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Perpetual vs Protracted - What's the difference?

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Perpetual is a related term of protracted.


As adjectives the difference between perpetual and protracted

is that perpetual is lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time while protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

As a verb protracted is

(protract).

perpetual

English

Alternative forms

* perpetuall (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time
  • Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration
  • Continuing uninterrupted
  • Flowering throughout the growing season
  • * By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.
  • * The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.

    • Derived terms

    * perpetual motion

    Related terms

    * perpetuate

    References

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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