by extension
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by extension
phrase
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Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.
He argued that the failure of a democratic government, by extension, meant the failure of the people.
Similar: hence, consequently, therefore
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In the broad sense; broadly.
Similar: lato sensu
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Figuratively, metaphorically.
Opposite: literally
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prep_phrase logical consequence
| Español | por extensión |
|---|---|
| Português | por extensão |
| Français | par extension |
| Deutsch | daher, demnach, demzufolge |
prep_phrase broadly
| Español | por extensión |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 引申 yǐnshēn |
| Português | por extensão |
| Français | par extension |
| Deutsch | im weiteren Sinne |
Talk about this word "by extension." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/by%20extension. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. by extension. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/by%20extension "by extension." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/by%20extension.Cite this
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title = {by extension},
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