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Unceasing vs Protracted - What's the difference?

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Unceasing is a related term of protracted.


As adjectives the difference between unceasing and protracted

is that unceasing is continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping while protracted is lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

As a verb protracted is

(protract).

unceasing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping
  • * 1841 , William Johnstoun N. Neale, The naval surgeon (page 136)
    • The unceasing fatigue of my daily walks to and from Clapham, with my various trudgings from one Doctor Humbug to another Doctor Whimsical, combined with the before-mentioned causes to affect my health.

    protracted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (protract)

    • Adjective

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