Protraction

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˈtɹækʃən/

Protraction (noun)

  1. The act of making something last longer than usual.
  2. A forward movement of a body part, like the shoulder.

Examples

  • The protraction of the meeting frustrated everyone.
  • Protraction of the project led to increased costs.

Common collocations: protraction of time, unnecessary protraction, protraction of negotiations, shoulder protraction, jaw protraction

Synonyms of Protraction

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Protraction

  • — when discussing the shortening or withdrawal of something
  • — when discussing the reduction in length or duration