noun
Meaning 1
One who extends.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
extender
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Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.
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noun
Meaning 3
Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
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noun
Meaning 4
Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Soy protein is used as a meat extender.
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noun
Meaning 5
A runner, or quick-draw.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 6
A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English extend Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English extender From extend + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: extendedor — any of various components designed to extend the length of a device