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

At New York’s Beacon Theatre, where the Allmans played extended residencies, Devon Allman watched Betts storm off during a show. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024

The result of this extended maritime journey is a deeply flavorful bourbon with notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, and dark roasted coffee. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play