protensive adjective. [prǝʊ'tɛnsɪv] rare. L17.
[from Latin protens- (see PROTENSION) + -IVE, after intensive, extensive.]
1. Extending in time; continuing, lasting, enduring. Earlier in PROTENSIVELY 2. L17.

2. Extending lengthwise; relating to or expressing linear extension or magnitude of one dimension. Earlier in PROTENSIVELY 1. M19.

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