Associations to the word «Protracted»

Wiktionary

PROTRACTED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of protract
PROTRACTED, adjective. Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Dictionary definition

PROTRACTED, adjective. Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations".

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