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extender

|ex-tend-er|

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/ɪkˈstɛndər/

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/ɪkˈstɛndə/

(extend)

to stretch out

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb	Adverb
extend	extensions	extends	extends	extended	extended	extending	extension	extenders	extendable	extended	unforeseeably	unforeseenly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'extender' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extendere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.'

Historical Evolution

'extendere' transformed into the Old French word 'estendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'extend' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to stretch out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase in length or volume.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a substance added to another to increase its volume or bulk.

The paint contains an extender to make it more economical.

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Noun 2

a device or tool used to extend the length or reach of something.

He used a cable extender to connect the TV to the wall socket.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 01:25