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protraction

noun

the act of prolonging something

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the act of prolonging something

    “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”

noun

  1. the consequence of being lengthened in duration

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there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks

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