protensive
pro·ten·sive
adj \-ˈten(t)-siv\Definition of PROTENSIVE
1
archaic : having continuance in time
2
archaic : having lengthwise extent or extensiveness
— pro·ten·sive·ly adverb
Origin of PROTENSIVE
Latin protensus, past participle of protendere
First Known Use: 1671
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