protensive
/prə(ʊ)ˈtɛnsɪv/adjective
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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