Protracted

Pronunciation: /prəˈtræktɪd/

Definitions of protracted

adjective extending over a long period of time or indefinitely

Example Sentences

A1 The protracted meeting finally came to an end.

A2 The protracted negotiations between the two countries were exhausting.

B1 The protracted legal battle lasted for years before a settlement was reached.

B2 The protracted illness took a toll on her physical and mental health.

C1 The protracted conflict in the region has caused immense suffering for the civilians.

C2 The protracted debate among the experts led to a comprehensive analysis of the issue.

Examples of protracted in a Sentence

formal The negotiations between the two countries have been protracted and show no signs of reaching a resolution soon.

informal The project has been dragging on for months now, it's becoming quite protracted.

slang This whole situation is turning into a real long-ass ordeal, it's getting protracted.

figurative The darkness of the night seemed to have a protracted hold on the city, refusing to let the dawn break through.

Grammatical Forms of protracted

• past tense: protracted
• plural: protracted
• comparative: more protracted
• superlative: most protracted
• present tense: protract
• future tense: will protract
• perfect tense: have protracted
• continuous tense: is protracting
• singular: protracted
• positive degree: protracted
• infinitive: to protract
• gerund: protracting
• participle: protracting

Origin and Evolution of protracted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'protracted' originated from the Latin word 'protractus', which means to draw out or prolong.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'protracted' has retained its original meaning of prolonging or extending something, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations or processes that are unnecessarily long or drawn out.