extension
More time granted
Extension is the act of stretching something out or the state of being stretched.
A limb held straight is in extension.
An extension cord lengthens an electrical connection.
A deadline extension grants more time.
A phone extension connects to the main line.
A building extension adds space.
In computing, a file extension (like .pdf or .jpg) indicates format.
Hair extensions add length.
The word covers anything that extends—literally or figuratively—the reach of something else.
Act of extending duration
- continuationAct of proceeding further
- perpetuationMaking something endure
- renewalMaking current again
- lengtheningIncreasing in extent
protraction · sustaining · maintaining · carrying on · follow-up · sequel · succession · chain
Extend to touch
- spanDistance between endpoints
- lengthMeasure of extent
- rangeExtent of variation
- distanceSpace between two points
stretch · boundary · outreach · overhang · protrusion · arm · limb · tentacle
Supplementary building or seizure
- appendixSupplementary section after main text
- supplementSomething added to complete
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- addendumSupplementary text at end
adjunct · add-on · insert · extra · accessory · complement · wing · expansion
Modular software extension
- add-onOptional supplementary component
- moduleIndependent functional component
- patchMaterial covering damage
- updateNew version or information
upgrade · toolkit · API · integration · compatibility · installation · feature · widget
Delaying to later
- delayEnforced waiting period
- defermentAuthorized delay of obligation
- grace periodAllowed delay before consequences
- reprievePostponement of punishment
continuance · moratorium · rescheduling · adjournment · stay · waiver · extra time · breathing room
Glass-enclosed plant room
- sunroomGlazed residential living space
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- building permitOfficial approval for construction
contractor · foundation · roofline · planning permission · loft conversion · garage conversion · dormer · outbuilding
Stationary wired telephone
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- handsetHeld telephone component
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- phone lineCircuit for voice calls
wall jack · party line · long distance · area code · dial tone · busy signal · operator · telecommunication
Extending muscles or material
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- limbernessBodily flexibility
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
warm-up · cooldown · hamstring · splits · backbend · contortion · reaching · elongating
prolongation
Act of extending duration
- continuationAct of proceeding further
- perpetuationMaking something endure
- renewalMaking current again
lengthening · protraction · sustaining · maintaining · carrying on · follow-up · sequel · succession · chain · series
reach
Extend to touch
distance · stretch · boundary · outreach · overhang · protrusion · arm · limb · tentacle · boom
annex
Supplementary building or seizure
- appendixSupplementary section after main text
- supplementSomething added to complete
- attachmentConnection or fondness
addendum · adjunct · add-on · insert · extra · accessory · complement · wing · expansion · inclusion
plugin
Modular software extension
- add-onOptional supplementary component
- moduleIndependent functional component
- patchMaterial covering damage
update · upgrade · toolkit · API · integration · compatibility · installation · feature · widget · script
postponement
Delaying to later
- delayEnforced waiting period
- defermentAuthorized delay of obligation
- grace periodAllowed delay before consequences
reprieve · continuance · moratorium · rescheduling · adjournment · stay · waiver · extra time · breathing room · leeway
conservatory
Glass-enclosed plant room
- sunroomGlazed residential living space
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- renovationRestoring to good condition
building permit · contractor · foundation · roofline · planning permission · loft conversion · garage conversion · dormer · outbuilding · patio
landline
Stationary wired telephone
phone line · wall jack · party line · long distance · area code · dial tone · busy signal · operator · telecommunication · cordless
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- limbernessBodily flexibility
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
range of motion · warm-up · cooldown · hamstring · splits · backbend · contortion · reaching · elongating · lengthening
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
tracks · bundles · synthetic · human hair · stylist · salon · volume · length · attachment · sew-in
- skatingskating, ice skating, roller skating, figure skating, inline skating
- telephonytelephone, telephone network, call, dial tone, phone lines
- elaborationclarification, expansion, detail, explanation, amplification
- extra timeovertime, extra time, stoppage time, injury time, bonus time
- phone callsphone number, robocall, cell number, cold call, mobile number
- renovationsrenovation, remodel, refurbishment, addition, overhaul
extensioncontraction
Reduction in size
shortening · reduction · compression · curtailment · retraction
extensionflexion
Decreasing a joint angle
contraction · retraction · flexure · bending · curl
extensiontermination
Act of ending something
expiration · curtailment · cancellation · ending · deadline
- extension cordFlexible electrical reach lengthener
- hair extensionsAttached artificial strands
- filename extensionsSuffixes indicating file format
- extension cableCord adding outlet reach
- file extensionFilename's type-identifying suffix
- deadline extensionLater submission date granted
extensive, extensively, extensions, extensible, extensiveness, extensibility, extension cord, extension cords