PROTENSION

Etymology

Noun

protension (countable and uncountable, plural protensions)

A drawing out; extension; stretching; duration.

Anagrams

• pontoniers, portension, prenotions

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*ten"sion, n. Etym: [L. protensio.]

Definition: A drawing out; extension. [R.] Sir W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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