extended

adjective

ex·​tend·​ed ik-ˈsten-dəd 

1

: drawn out in length especially of time

an extended visit

2

a

: fully stretched out

an extended battle line

b

of a horse's gait : performed with a greatly lengthened stride but without a break compare collected

c

: intensive

extended efforts

3

: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point

an extended source of light

4

: extensive sense 1

made available extended information

—Ruth G. Strickland

5

: derivative sense 1, secondary sense 2a

an extended sense of a word

6

of a typeface : having a wider face than that of a standard typeface

extendedly adverb

extendedness noun

Synonyms

• figural
• figurative
• metaphoric
• metaphorical
• tropical
• tropological

Examples of extended in a Sentence

the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person

an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine

Recent Examples on the Web

Today’s Aries solar eclipse highlights changes within your extended networks. —USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024

Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss Trading during extended hours involves additional risks. —Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024

The Town of Oconomowoc on March 18 discussed passing an ordinance not allowing for the extended hours. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024

Transportation officials this year have warned drivers to brace for heavy traffic and plan extra time getting to and from eclipse destinations, with other 2017 eclipse-viewers also reporting extended travel times. —Mallory Moench, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024

The Sharks likely want to get an extended look at Jack Studnicka, a pending restricted free agent, as a depth center, as the organization has to decide whether to keep him or release him. —Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024

Radiating away from the circle are rows of stones that reach to the west, south, and east, while an extended double row stretches even further to the north, creating a kind of avenue leading into the center. —Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024

Doing any kind of cardio for an extended period of time is going to feel tough from the get-go: After all, that’s why people train for races and don’t just show up to the start line and let ‘er rip. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024

Beyoncé shared the tracklist graphic on her social media accounts; the vintage-style poster features an extended title for the project: Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit. —Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play