The meaning of PROTRACT is to prolong in time or space : continue. How to use protract in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Protract.

PROTRACTED definition: drawn out or lengthened in time; extended in duration. See examples of protracted used in a sentence.

The extent to which an event elicits distinctive physiological and cognitive responding, the greater the probability that the event will be retained over protracted intervals.

Definition of protracted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong: disputants who needlessly protracted the negotiations.

Something, usually something unpleasant, that is protracted lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped. After protracted negotiations, he got the deal he wanted.

Something protracted has been drawn out, usually in a tedious way. Protracted things are long and seem like they're never going to end.

4 days ago · protracted (comparative more protracted, superlative most protracted) Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual. Synonyms: long-drawn-out; see also Thesaurus: …

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective protracted, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Extended in time or duration, usually lasting longer than what is normal or expected. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the adjective protracted.