extension

Meanings

• noun, verb

  The act of extending or the state of being extended in space, time, or functionality.

  - "The company is planning an extension of its product line."
  - "The bridge undergoes an extension during rush hour."
  - "Can you extend the deadline for this project?"

• noun

  A part added to an existing structure to increase its size or capabilities.

  - "The new extension to the library was opened last week."
  - "The house had a garage extension added."
  - "The computer's RAM can be extended with additional memory."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

shortening , curl

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Synonyms

denotation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extension
bend , tend , lend , commend

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Variants

List of all variants of extension that leads to same result
extension , extensions , extension agent , extension agents , extension cord , extension lead

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'estendre' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to extend'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the longest railway station in the world is in Russia and has an extension of over 40 kilometers?

2. The human body has an extension called the umbilical cord that connects the fetus to the mother during pregnancy.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Expansion: The process of increasing in size, amount, or scope.

2. Exterior: The outer part or surface of a building or other structure.

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Culture

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Extensions have been a significant part of human history, from the construction of buildings and infrastructure to the development of technology and science.

How to Memorize "extension"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of stretching out or expanding an object.
   - Imagine a building under construction with a new extension being added.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of adding or increasing.
   - Think of extensions as additional parts or features.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'extension' means 'to stretch out' or 'to add'.

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