extended
extended is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, extended is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofextended
- To increase in extent.
- To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
Example: "The desert extended for miles in all directions."
- To cause to increase in extent.
- To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- To straighten (a limb).
- To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
Example: "to extend credit to a valued customer"
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
Synonyms: inherit
Example: "The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal."
- To reenlist for a further period.
- Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
- Lasting longer; protracted.
- Having a large scope or range; extensive.
- (of a typeface) Wider than usual.
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