Antonyms for extension
ɪkˈstɛn ʃənex·ten·sion

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1. extensionnoun

   Synonyms:
   denotation

2. extensionnoun

   Antonyms:
   curl

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. extension

   An adjunct (something joined to) constitutes no real part of the thing or system to which it is joined, tho perhaps a valuable addition; an appendage is commonly a real, tho not an essential or necessary part of that with which it is connected; an appurtenance belongs subordinately to something by which it is employed, especially as an instrument to accomplish some purpose. A horse's tail is at once an ornamental appendage and a useful appurtenance; we could not call it an adjunct, tho we might use that word of his iron shoes. An attachment in machinery is some mechanism that can be brought into optional connection with the principal movement; a hemmer is a valuable attachment of a sewing-machine. An extension, as of a railroad or of a franchise, carries out further something already existing. We add an appendix to a book, to contain names, dates, lists, etc., which would encumber the text; we add a supplement to supply omissions, as, for instance, to bring it up to date. An appendix may be called an addendum; but addendum may be used of a brief note, which would not be dignified by the name of appendix; such notes are often grouped as addenda. An addition might be matter interwoven in the body of the work, an index, plates, editorial notes, etc., which might be valuable additions, but not within the meaning of appendix or supplement. Compare ACCESSORY; AUXILIARY.

   Antonyms:
   main body, original, total, whole

   Synonyms:
   accessory, accompaniment, addendum, addition, adjunct, appendage, appendix, appurtenance, attachment, auxiliary, concomitant, supplement

   Preposition:
   That which is thought of as added we call an appendage to; that which is looked upon as an integral part is called an appendage of.

Matched Categories

1. • Addition
   • Dance
   • Delay
   • Dissemination
   • Education
   • Expansion
   • Longness
   • Meaning
   • Property
   • Stretching
   • String
   • Telephone

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. extensionnoun

   a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

   "they applied for an extension of the loan"

   Antonyms:
   flexure, flexion

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

2. extensionnoun

   act of expanding in scope; making more widely available

   "extension of the program to all in need"

   Antonyms:
   flexure, flexion

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

3. propagation, extensionnoun

   the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions

   Antonyms:
   flexion, flexure

   Synonyms:
   multiplication, denotation, annex, lengthiness, reference, filename extension, extension phone, propagation, file name extension, wing, generation, annexe, prolongation, university extension, telephone extension, extension service, elongation

4. extension, extension service, university extensionnoun

   an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students

   Antonyms:
   flexure, flexion

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

5. extensionnoun

   act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb

   Antonyms:
   flexion, flexure

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

6. extension, filename extension, file name extensionnoun

   a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename

   "most applications provide extensions for the files they create"; "most BASIC files use the filename extension .BAS"

   Antonyms:
   flexion, flexure

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

7. reference, denotation, extensionnoun

   the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

   "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"

   Antonyms:
   flexion, flexure

   Synonyms:
   prolongation, consultation, filename extension, reference, cite, reference point, extension phone, reference work, acknowledgment, point of reference, elongation, character, indication, quotation, telephone extension, denotation, extension service, source, propagation, address, book of facts, annexe, university extension, annex, file name extension, mention, citation, computer address, reference book, character reference, credit, lengthiness, wing

8. extensionnoun

   the ability to raise the working leg high in the air

   "the dancer was praised for her uncanny extension"; "good extension comes from a combination of training and native ability"

   Antonyms:
   flexion, flexure

   Synonyms:
   lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

9. extension, lengthiness, prolongationnoun

   amount or degree or range to which something extends

   "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"

   Antonyms:
   flexure, flexion

   Synonyms:
   denotation, annex, lengthiness, protraction, reference, filename extension, extension phone, annexe, university extension, propagation, file name extension, perpetuation, continuation, lengthening, prolongation, wing, telephone extension, extension service, elongation

10. extension, telephone extension, extension phonenoun

    an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line

    Antonyms:
    flexure, flexion

    Synonyms:
    lengthiness, prolongation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, denotation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

11. elongation, extensionnoun

    an addition to the length of something

    Antonyms:
    flexion, flexure

    Synonyms:
    lengthiness, prolongation, denotation, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, annex, telephone extension, elongation, propagation, wing, extension service, annexe, file name extension, reference

12. annex, annexe, extension, wingnoun

    an addition that extends a main building

    Antonyms:
    flexion, flexure

    Synonyms:
    denotation, annex, lengthiness, reference, filename extension, extension phone, university extension, propagation, file name extension, offstage, backstage, fender, flank, annexe, prolongation, wing, telephone extension, extension service, elongation

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. extensionnoun

   Synonyms:
   enlargement, expansion, protraction, projection

   Associated words:
   tensility, tensibility, tensile

How to use extension in a sentence?

1. Andreas Georgiou:

   I have informed the finance minister of my decision not to accept the extension of my term ... that ends today.

2. Sonny Perdue:

   This extension of summer program authority will employ summer program sponsors to ensure meals are reaching all children -- whether they are learning in the classroom or virtually -- so they are fed and ready to learn, even in new and ever-changing learning environments.

3. Richard Sawaya:

   It’s another Gulf of Mexico play, a possible extension of what the industry has achieved in that region.

4. Michael Vidler:

   We are hopeful this extension will be allowed and that their application for an emergency rescue visa be granted soon.

5. Linda Ong:

   Their popularity can be seen in the traditional sense as a mere brand extension.

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