protensive

pro·ten·sive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-ten-siv]
- /proʊˈtɛn sɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-ten-siv]
- /proʊˈtɛn sɪv/

Definitions of protensive word

adjective protensive extended in dimension or extended in time. 1
adjective protensive having duration 0

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Origin of protensive

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Protensive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Protensive

protensive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

protensive usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for protensive

adj protensive

longitudinal — of or relating to longitude or length: longitudinal measurement.

Just one Synonym for protensive