How Do You Spell PROTRACTS?

Pronunciation: [pɹətɹˈakts] (IPA)

The word "protracts" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /proʊtræktʃ/ and has a total of three syllables. The phonetic transcription divides the word into broken syllables to show the proper pronunciation. The word means to prolong or extend in time or distance, and is often used in a medical or technical context. It is derived from the Latin word "protrahere," which means to drag forward. It is important to spell words such as "protracts" correctly to ensure clear communication and understanding in written language.

PROTRACTS Meaning and Definition

1. The term "protracts" is a verb which refers to the action of extending, lengthening, or prolonging something. It is commonly used to describe the act of stretching out or drawing out a particular period of time, event, or process. When something protracts, it typically implies that it is being prolonged beyond its usual or expected duration.

   In the context of physical actions, the word "protracts" can also be used to depict the act of extending or elongating a body part, such as when a person protracts their arm or leg.

   In a figurative sense, "protracts" can describe the act of drawing out or prolonging a discussion, argument, or negotiation. It suggests that two or more parties are intentionally extending the time or process in order to reach a resolution or come to a decision.

   Furthermore, "protracts" can allude to the act of delaying or postponing something. It implies that an action or event is being stretched out or postponed, causing a delay or extension of the expected timeline.

   Overall, to "protract" something involves extending, lengthening, or delaying it beyond its customary or anticipated length, time, or conclusion.

Common Misspellings for PROTRACTS

• protracter
• prodacts
• protrct
• protrades
• projrcts
• protrect
• protraits
• produacts
• protacts
• protrayes
• prortraits
• projrects
• protractd
• protractle
• Proctracts
• Prectracts
• Prograwth
• prolracts
• protrets
• Protacys

Etymology of PROTRACTS

The word "protracts" is derived from the Latin word "protrahere", which is a combination of "pro", meaning "forward", and "trahere", meaning "to draw or drag".

Similar spelling words for PROTRACTS

• protrusile,
• pretoria,
• pretor,
• protura,
• protractile,
• protraction,
• protracted,
• prothorax,
• preterist,
• protrusive,
• protractedly,
• protrusion,
• protrusible,
• pretorian,
• protractor,
• protractible,
• preterit,
• Prothro,
• prather,
• prater,
• pretorial,
• pretermit,
• protract.

Conjugate verb Protracts

CONDITIONAL

I would protract

we would protract

you would protract

he/she/it would protract

they would protract

FUTURE

I will protract

we will protract

you will protract

he/she/it will protract

they will protract

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have protracted

we will have protracted

you will have protracted

he/she/it will have protracted

they will have protracted

PAST

I protracted

we protracted

you protracted

he/she/it protracted

they protracted

PAST PERFECT

I had protracted

we had protracted

you had protracted

he/she/it had protracted

they had protracted

PRESENT

I protract

we protract

you protract

he/she/it protracts

they protract

PRESENT PERFECT

I have protracted

we have protracted

you have protracted

he/she/it has protracted

they have protracted

I am protracting

we are protracting

you are protracting

he/she/it is protracting

they are protracting

I was protracting

we were protracting

you were protracting

he/she/it was protracting

they were protracting

I will be protracting

we will be protracting

you will be protracting

he/she/it will be protracting

they will be protracting

I have been protracting

we have been protracting

you have been protracting

he/she/it has been protracting

they have been protracting

I had been protracting

we had been protracting

you had been protracting

he/she/it had been protracting

they had been protracting

I will have been protracting

we will have been protracting

you will have been protracting

he/she/it will have been protracting

they will have been protracting

I would have protracted

we would have protracted

you would have protracted

he/she/it would have protracted

they would have protracted

I would be protracting

we would be protracting

you would be protracting

he/she/it would be protracting

they would be protracting

I would have been protracting

we would have been protracting

you would have been protracting

he/she/it would have been protracting

they would have been protracting