-.ˈtrakshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin protraction-, protractio, from Latin protractus (past participle of protrahere to protract) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or an instance of protracting : extension , prolongation , delay
the protraction of a debate
2.
a. : the drawing to scale of an area of land
b. : a plan drawn to scale of an area : plot
3. : the prolonging of a syllable in a Greek or Latin poem beyond its normal length