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

If Laws is found not guilty by reason of insanity, she will be committed to a state hospital for an extended period, News4SA reports. —Kc Baker, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Police said the gun had an extended clip and had been modified to be fired automatically. —Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

There can be no extended lapses if Minnesota is to contend with the nation’s top teams. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025

But many at the gathering at Siegel's extended relatives' home in a kibbutz in central Israel expressed nervousness about the war resuming before all the hostages were freed. —Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play