EXTENSE

Etymology

Noun

extense (plural extenses)

(obsolete) extent; expanse

Adjective

extense (comparative more extense, superlative most extense)

(obsolete) Outreaching; expansive; extended, superficially or otherwise.

Usage notes

• May still be encountered in Indian English translations.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*tense", a. Etym: [L. extensus, p.p. See Extend, v. t.]

Definition: Outreaching; expansive; extended, superficially or otherwise. Men and gods are too extense; Could you slacken and condense Emerson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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