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Protracted vs Extended - What's the difference?

protracted | extended |

As verbs the difference between protracted and extended

is that protracted is past tense of protract while extended is past tense of extend.

As adjectives the difference between protracted and extended

is that protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual while extended is longer in length or extension; elongated.

protracted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

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

    extended

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (extend)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • longer in length or extension; elongated
  • stretched out or pulled out; expanded
  • lasting longer; protracted
  • having a large scope or range; extensive
  • (of a typeface) wider than usual