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Protracted vs Contracted - What's the difference?

protracted | contracted |

As verbs the difference between protracted and contracted

is that protracted is (protract) while contracted is (contract).

As adjectives the difference between protracted and contracted

is that protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual while contracted is (not comparable) arranged by contract; established by agreement.

protracted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

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

    contracted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (not comparable) Arranged by contract; established by agreement.
  • Made smaller by contraction.
  • Incurred]]; [[acquire, acquired.

    • Derived terms

    * contractedly * contractedness

    Verb

    (head)
  • (contract)