Etymology

protension

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Today it means: A drawing out, extension, or stretching; (alternatively) a duration (of time). Full definition →

Latin prōtēnsiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromprōtēnsiō
  2. English todayprotension

From Latin prōtēnsiō, from prōtendō (“draw out”).

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