extension

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

2 Definition

The state of being extended

3 Definition

That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space (or time, e.g. "spatiotemporal extension")

4 Definition

A part of a building that has been extended from the original

5 Definition

Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; — correlative of intension.

6 Definition

A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.

7 Definition

The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.

8 Definition

An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.

9 Definition

A simple offensive action, consisting of extending the weapon arm forward.

10 Definition

A numerical code used to specify a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.

11 Definition

A file extension.

Example Sentences
  • Files with the .txt extension usually contain text.
12 Definition

An optional software component that adds functionality to an application.

Example Sentences
  • a browser extension
13 Definition

The set of tuples of values that, used as arguments, satisfy the predicate.

14 Definition

(grammar) A kind of derivative morpheme applied to verbs in Bantu languages.