extended
verbadjectivecommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ɪkˈstɛndɪd//
- United States//ɪkˈstɛndəd//
Longer in length or extension; elongated.
verb
- 1
Also a form of extendsimple past and past participle of extend
adjective
- 1
Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- 2
Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
- 3
Lasting longer; protracted.
After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core.
- 4
Having a large scope or range; extensive.
- 5
Wider than usual.
Forms
- comparative
- more extended
- superlative
- most extended
expression · The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.exquisite · Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.extend · To increase in extent.
extended · Longer in length or extension; elongated.
extension · The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in…extensive · Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast.extent · A range of values or locations.