Definition

The act of extending or prolonging something in time or space.

Example

The protraction of the meeting caused many attendees to lose interest.

Conversation

I was reading about how protraction can affect speech patterns.

Really? I didn’t know that could happen in linguistics.

Yeah, it’s interesting how some sounds can be drawn out longer than usual.

That makes sense! I guess it adds a unique rhythm to language.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Protraction is formed from "pro-" (meaning forward) and "tractus" (meaning to draw or pull). The word describes the act of drawing something out or extending it forward in time or space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drawing forward' — 'pro-' means forward, and 'tractus' means to draw. This helps you remember that protraction means to extend or draw something out.

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