protracted

Meaning

Verb

simple past and past participle of protract

Adj

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protract

1. To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
2. To use a protractor.
3. To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
4. To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.
5. To extend; to protrude.

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Synonyms

prolonged

extended

lengthy

long

drawn-out

lasting

chronic

enduring

extensive

long-drawn

long-drawn-out

prolix

sustained

durable

slow

long drawn

long-lasting

longsome

permanent

persistency

widespread

diffusive

last long

lengthened

inveterate

lingering

Translations

langdurig

lang

prolongé

prolongado

lange tijd

langwierig

hingezogen

prolongado

longo

prolixo

zog hin

comprido

langanhaltend

in die Länge gezogen