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单词 protensive
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Definition of protensive in English:

protensive

adjective prə(ʊ)ˈtɛnsɪv
  • Chiefly Philosophy. Extending in time; having duration; continuing, lasting, enduring.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Flavell (?1630–1691), Presbyterian minister and religious writer. From classical Latin prōtēns-, past participial stem of prōtendere protend + -ive.

 
 

Definition of protensive in US English:

protensive

adjectiveprə(ʊ)ˈtɛnsɪv
  • Chiefly Philosophy. Extending in time; having duration; continuing, lasting, enduring.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Flavell (?1630–1691), Presbyterian minister and religious writer. From classical Latin prōtēns-, past participial stem of prōtendere protend + -ive.

 
 
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