adj
Uncommon
protracted
pruh-TRAK-tihd
Protracted (adj) means lasting much longer than expected or wanted. Example: “The two sides reached a deal after a protracted negotiation.”
adj
1
Lasting much longer than expected or wanted.
"The two sides reached a deal after a protracted negotiation."
"She recovered slowly following a protracted illness."
"a protracted and bitter dispute"
How to use protracted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDragging on longer than it should — used for disputes, illnesses, negotiations, and the like.
Common pairings
protracted battle
protracted negotiations
protracted dispute
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- Comparative
- more protracted
- Superlative
- most protracted
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What does “protracted” mean?
The word “protracted” means lasting much longer than expected or wanted. In plain terms, dragging on longer than it should — used for disputes, illnesses, negotiations, and the like.
How do you pronounce “protracted”?
“Protracted” is pronounced pruh-TRAK-tihd (/pɹoʊˈtɹæk.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “protracted” in a sentence?
Here is “protracted” used in a sentence: “The two sides reached a deal after a protracted negotiation.”
What part of speech is “protracted”?
“Protracted” is an adjective.
Is “protracted” a common word?
“Protracted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
