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Extensive vs Protracted - What's the difference?

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Extensive is a related term of protracted.


As adjectives the difference between extensive and protracted

is that extensive is in the nature of an extent, wide, widespread while protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

As a verb protracted is

(protract).

extensive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In the nature of an extent, wide, widespread.

    • Related terms

    * extend * extent

    See also

    * intensive ----

    protracted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
    • a protracted and bitter dispute