Extension

·vt The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion.

II. Extension ·vt That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space.

III. Extension ·vt A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.

IV. Extension ·vt The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.

V. Extension ·vt Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects;

— correlative of intension.

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