protensive

adjective pro·ten·sive \-ˈten(t)-siv\

Definition of PROTENSIVE

archaic : having continuance in time

archaic : having lengthwise extent or extensiveness

— pro·ten·sive·ly adverb

Latin protensus, past participle of protendere

First Known Use: 1671

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