Protraction (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The consequence of being lengthened in duration.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The protraction of the construction project resulted in significant cost overruns and delays.
- The protraction of her illness made it difficult for her to keep up with her schoolwork.
- The company's financial struggles led to a protraction of the negotiation process with investors.
- The protraction of the trial was a major inconvenience for everyone involved, including the jurors.
- The severe weather conditions caused a protraction of the search and rescue operations.