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extended Definition

ex·tended (--sten′did)

adjective

  1. stretched out; spread out
  2. prolonged; continued
  3. enlarged in influence, meaning, scope, effect, etc.; extensive
  4. Printing designating type with a wider face than is standard for the height

extended Synonyms

extended

modif.

  1. Outspread

    spread, widespread, expansive; see extensive 1, outspread.

  2. Very long

    elongated, drawn out, lengthened; see long 1.

extended Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

significantly: In 1993 they have been significantly extended, due to a number of reasons, but primarily due to replication.

Modifies a noun

  • warranty: I have 22 months of extended warranty to go!
  • essay: Candidates write an extended essay in each of two special optional subjects.
  • period: Children will not be allowed outside for extended periods without a hat.
  • family: Ruby has a large extended family, living mainly in Western Canada.
  • partition: You cannot boot from extended partition, nor from any logical drive inside of it.
  • formulary: Practice Nurse 2002; 23(2 ): 48-54 Independent nurse prescribers will be able to prescribe hayfever medication from the extended formulary.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: This idea has become extended by many into the belief that they will return to ' save ' the human race.
  • include: All students have individualized programs which include extended learning opportunities, mobility and independent living skills.
  • provide: At sea Princess motor yachts have confident sea-keeping and high performance providing extended cruising in safety and unmatched comfort.
  • require: In cases which require extended searching ( e.g. family history searches ) it may be necessary to post certificates on to you.
  • do: Finally, the son becomes an adult and does extended Bible study for himself.