extension
ex.ten.sion \ik-'sten-ch*n\ n [ME, fr. MF or LL; MF, fr. LL extension-,
extensio, fr. L extens]us, pp. of extendere 1a: the action of extending :
state of being extended 1b: something extended 2a: the total range over
which something extends : COMPASS 2b: DENOTATION 3a: the stretching of a
fractured or luxated limb so as to restore it to it s natural position 3b:
the straightening out of a flexed limb 4: a property whereby something
occupies space 5: an increase in length of time; specif : an agreement on
or conce ssion of additional time 6: the making available of the
educational resources of an institution by s pecial programs (as
correspondence courses) to persons otherwise unable to take advantage of
such resources 7a: a part constituting an addition 7b: a section forming
an additional length 7c: an extra telephone connected to the principal
line