extendedly
|ex-tend-ed-ly|
C1
/ɪkˈstɛndɪdli/
(extend)
to stretch out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extendedly' originates from the Latin word 'extendere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.'
Historical Evolution
'extendere' transformed into the Old French word 'estendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'extend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make longer or more extensive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is prolonged or stretched out.
The meeting was extendedly long, lasting over three hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 00:47