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Lengthy vs Protracted - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between lengthy and protracted

is that lengthy is having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension while protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

As a verb protracted is

past tense of protract.

lengthy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
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    a lengthy text
    a lengthy discussion
    a laborious and lengthy process
    She died last night after a lengthy illness.
    They received lengthy prison terms.

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    protracted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

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