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protracted

UK
/prəʊˈtræktɪd/
US
/proʊˈtræktɪd/

Translations

protractedadjective
more protracted
Comp.
most protracted
Super.
UK
/prəʊˈtræktɪd/
US
/proʊˈtræktɪd/
prolongéSe dit surtout d’un événement, d’une période ou d’une procédure qui dure plus longtemps que prévu.
The negotiations were protracted, lasting several months longer than anticipated.
Les négociations ont été prolongées, durant plusieurs mois de plus que prévu.
Additional translations
protractéAnatomie ; emploi rare pour un élément étiré ou projeté vers l’avant.
Synonyms
extended
lengthy
drawn-out
long-lasting
prolonged
stretched
Antonyms
brief
short
concise
protractedpast participle
UK
/prəˈtræktɪd/
US
/proʊˈtræktɪd/
Past participle of the verb 'protract', frequently functioning adjectivally.
prolongéSe dit d’une action ou d’une situation qui a été étendue dans le temps.
Because of procedural delays, the investigation was protracted for over a year.
En raison de retards de procédure, l’enquête a été prolongée pendant plus d’un an.
Synonyms
prolonged
extended
lengthy
drawn-out
elongated
lingering
long-drawn-out
sustained
overlong
extended-duration
protractverb

protracted

Past Simple

protracted
Past Simple
protracted
Past Participle
protracting
Gerund
UK
/prəʊˈtrækt/
US
/proʊˈtrækt/
The negotiations were protracted over several months due to disagreements.
Les négociations ont été prolongées pendant plusieurs mois en raison de désaccords.
Additional translations
allongerEmploi littéraire ou descriptif.
protracterEmploi technique, notamment en anatomie.
Synonyms
extend
lengthen
prolong
draw out
stretch
Antonyms
shorten
truncate

Definitions

protractedadjective
Extended in time; prolonged.
The negotiations were protracted, lasting several months longer than anticipated.
Extended or stretched out in space; elongated or protruding.
The lizard's protracted tongue flicked out to catch the insect.
protractedpast participle
Having been extended or prolonged in time; drawn out.
Because of procedural delays, the investigation was protracted for over a year.
protractverb
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
The negotiations were protracted over several months due to disagreements.
To draw out or lengthen in space.
The artist protracted the lines to create a more elongated figure.
To extend forward or outward; to cause to protrude.
Certain lizards can protract their tongues to capture prey.
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