protensive

[ proh-ten-siv ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. extended in dimension or extended in time.

Other Words From

• pro·tensive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of protensive¹

1635–45; < Latin protēns ( us ) (past participle of protendere to protend ) + -ive, on the model of extensive, intensive, etc.