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Meaning of protractable
The primary meaning of "protractable" is capable of being prolonged or extended in time or space.
Etymology of protractable
The word "protractable" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "forward" or "outward" and "trahere" meaning "to draw" or "to pull"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that can be extended or prolonged
Synonyms
prolongable
extendable
stretchable
expandable
inflatable
foldable
adjustable
modifiable
alterable
changeable
variable
adaptable
flexible
pliable
manipulable
manageable
controllable
regulable
negotiable
reversible
convertible
transformable
mutable
commutable
transferable
movable
shiftable
rearrangeable
reconfigurable
recalibrable
Definitions
- Capable of being prolonged or extended, especially in time or space
- * Able to be delayed or put off to a later time
- * Capable of being stretched or extended, especially in a physical sense
Usage Examples
- The meeting was protractable, and we were able to delay it until the following week
- * The protractable table in the conference room allowed us to accommodate more guests
- * The company's protractable payment plan made it easier for customers to pay off their debts
Antonyms
irreversible
unchangeable
inflexible
rigid
fixed
permanent
unalterable
unmodifiable
immutable
nonnegotiable
irreversible
irrevocable
unadaptable
inflexible
unyielding
unmanageable
uncontrollable
nonrenewable
nonreversible