protraction

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of extending or projecting something beyond a normal or usual limit.

  - "The extension of a tree's branches is a form of protraction."
  - "The protraction of a limb during swimming is called a propulsion."

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Synonyms

prolongation , deferral , procrastination

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Variants

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protraction , protractions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'protrahere' meaning 'to drag or pull forward'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest human bone is the femur, which can be considered a form of protraction.

2. In geometry, a protraction is the process of extending a line beyond its endpoint.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extension: The act of extending or expanding something in size or scope.

2. Protrusion: The act of projecting or extending something outwards.

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Culture

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In literature, protraction is often used metaphorically to describe the prolongation of a situation or event, such as in the phrase 'an unnecessarily prolonged legal proceeding'.

How to Memorize "protraction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree branch extending beyond its normal limit or imagine an object being pushed outwards.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protraction' with the idea of extending or projecting something beyond its normal limit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Protraction is the act of extending or projecting something beyond its limit' to remember the definition.

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