extended

[ ik-sten-did ]

adjective

1. stretched out:

   extended wires.

2. continued or prolonged:

   extended efforts.

3. spread out:

   extended flags.

4. widespread or extensive; having extension or spatial magnitude:

   extended treatment of a subject.

5. outstretched:

   extended arms.

6. Printing. expanded ( def 3 ).
7. of or relating to a meaning of a word other than its original or primary meaning:

   an extended sense.

8. Manège.
   1. (of a moving horse) noting an elongated pose in which the legs reach out from the body, the chin is out from the chest, etc. Compare collected ( def 3a ).
   2. (of the gait of a horse) characterized by long, low, usually fast strides. Compare collected ( def 3b ).

extended

/ ɪkˈstɛndɪd /

adjective

1. stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc
2. (of a horse's pace) free-moving and with long steps

   an extended trot

3. printing another word for expanded

Derived Forms

• exˈtendedly, adverb
• exˈtendedness, noun

Other Words From

• ex·tended·ly adverb
• ex·tended·ness noun
• nonex·tended adjective
• unex·tended adjective
• unex·tended·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of extended¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; extend + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He unexpectedly extended his visit by a day for further discussions.

From BBC

Their analysis reveals that members related to a child's extended family have likely played a greater role in transmitting knowledge to children than previously thought.

From Science Daily

This approach not only increased the efficiency of the lead-tin solar cells but also extended their lifespan, making them more practical and cost-effective for long-term use.

From Science Daily

Now breaking down game film from Michigan games on Sundays, Alford rarely gets to watch his protege for extended periods now.

From Los Angeles Times

At 10am, red lights flashed up on a map of Britain as prepayment meters ran out of money, and the firm extended “friendly credit” to avoid a middle-of-the-night cut off.

From BBC

Related Words

• continued
• drawn-out
• lengthy
• protracted