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proˈtraction

British  
/ prəˈtrækʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of protracting

  2. the state or condition of being protracted

  3. a prolongation or protrusion

  4. an extension of something in time or space

  5. something that is extended in time or space

  6. the irregular lengthening of a syllable that is usually short

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