protraction Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the consequence of being lengthened in duration
    continuation; lengthiness; prolongation.
  2. noun the act of prolonging something
    lengthening; perpetuation; prolongation.
    • there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks

WordNet

Pro*trac"tion noun
Etymology
L. protractio.
Definitions
  1. A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate.
    A protraction only of what is worst in life. Mallock.
  2. (Surv.) (a) The act or process of making a plot on paper. (b) A plot on paper.

Webster 1913