extent
|ex-tent|
B2
/ɪkˈstɛnt/
degree or range
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extentus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.'
Historical Evolution
'extentus' transformed into the Old French word 'estente,' and eventually became the modern English word 'extent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'degree or range.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the degree to which something has spread or the size of an area.
The extent of the damage was extensive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35