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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /prəˈtræktɪd/
protracted means: Continuing for a long time, often longer than people want or expect.
adjective
LONG LASTINGC1
Continuing for a long time, often longer than people want or expect.
- The talks were protracted.
- They settled the dispute after a protracted legal battle.
- She recovered slowly from a protracted illness.
Questions about protracted
What does protracted mean?
Continuing for a long time, often longer than people want or expect.
What is protracted in other languages?
Türkçe: uzun süren · Español: prolongado · Français: prolongé · Deutsch: langwierig · Italiano: prolungato · 日本語: 長引いた
How do you pronounce protracted?
It is pronounced /prəˈtræktɪd/.
How do you use protracted in a sentence?
The talks were protracted. They settled the dispute after a protracted legal battle.
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