extended
UK: ɪkˈstɛndɪd | US: ɪkˈstɛndɪd
adj. stretched out or expanded in space or time
adj. made larger or longer
adj. (of a version or edition) containing additional material
extended = ex<out> + tend<stretch> + ed<past participle suffix>
- ex: Latin prefix meaning "out" or "beyond."
- tend: From Latin tendere, meaning "to stretch" or "to extend."
- ed: English suffix forming past participles or adjectives.
Etymology Origin:
The word "extended" originates from Latin extendere (ex- "out" + tendere "to stretch"). It entered Middle English via Old French extendre, retaining the core idea of stretching something outward in space or time. The suffix "-ed" later solidified its role as an adjective describing the result of this action.
The extended deadline gave students more time to submit their assignments.
She stretched her arms in an extended gesture of welcome.
The director released an extended version of the film with deleted scenes.
His extended absence worried his colleagues.
The telescope’s extended range allows astronomers to observe distant galaxies.