Associations to the word «Protraction»

Wiktionary

PROTRACTION, noun. (uncountable) The condition of being protracted
PROTRACTION, noun. (countable) The act of protracting
PROTRACTION, noun. (linguistics) The lengthening of a short syllable
PROTRACTION, noun. (anatomy) An anterior movement on the horizontal plane; The forward movement of the tongue or of a limb
PROTRACTION, noun. The act of making a plot on paper.

Dictionary definition

PROTRACTION, noun. The consequence of being lengthened in duration.
PROTRACTION, noun. The act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks".

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill