English Explanatory Dictionary

by extension

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.
  2. In the broad sense; broadly.
  3. Figuratively, metaphorically.

Word forms

by extension

Synonyms

hence consequently therefore lato sensu

Antonyms

literally
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