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

Such an extended lifespan allows orcas, especially females, to mature and maintain complex social structures within their pods. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024

City officials have also started painting curbs red near some intersections because of AB 413, a law that took effect in January that prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection — 15 feet if the intersection has an extended curb. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024

Swift first released a 16-song version of Tortured Poets at midnight Friday before following it up with the album’s extended Anthology edition two hours later. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024

As part of a presentation from distributor Warner Bros., Taylor-Joy, Hemsworth and writer-director George Miller greeted an enthusiastic crowd at Caesar’s Palace. Miller, 79, introduced an extended sneak peek full of fiery glimpses of the Wasteland. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

Iger’s extended contract keeps him at the company until December 31st, 2026, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. —The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024

Netflix's shares dipped more than 5% in extended trading, despite the strong financial showing. —Michael Liedtke, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024

Additional issues are posed by the provision to prohibit contact from an account holder not already within a user’s existing extended network — unless the user initiates and welcomes the contact. —Jordan Rodell, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024

There’s also an extended scene in which Titus orders his fellow warriors to deliver their backstories, presented in the form of flashbacks that feel like the cinematic equivalent of speed dating. —Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play