EXTENSIONS

Noun

extensions

plural of extension

Source: Wiktionary

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EXTENSION

Ex*ten"sion, n. Etym: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion.

2. (Physics)

Definition: That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space.

3. (Logic & Metaph.)

Definition: Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative of intension. The law is that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension. Sir W. Hamilton. The extension of [the term] plant is greater than that of geranium, because it includes more objects. Abp. Thomson.

4. (Surg.)

Definition: The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.

5. (Physiol.)

Definition: The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion.

6. (Com.)

Definition: A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt. Counter extension. (Surg.) See under Counter.

– Extension table, a table so constructed as to be readily extended or contracted in length.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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