Word: protracted
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
trac
ted
Definition: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: earlier; prior
Affix: tract
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Continued or protracted duration, length, extent
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tractus
Language: la
Decoded: tractus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: drawn out, prolonged, having been drawn out or prolonged
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.