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by extension

by extension prepositional phrase: used to connect the internal logic of two statements.

Prepositional phrase

  1. 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.
  2. In the broad sense; broadly.
    Synonyms:
    lato sensu
  3. Figuratively, metaphorically.
    Antonyms:
    literally

Synonyms of by extension

Antonyms

Questions about by extension

What does by extension mean?
By extension means used to connect the internal logic of two statements.
What part of speech is by extension?
By extension is a prepositional phrase.

Words near by extension in the dictionary

  1. by definition
  2. by degrees
  3. by design
  4. by dint of
  5. by ear
  6. by extension
  7. by eye
  8. by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail
  9. by fair means or foul
  10. by far
  11. by far and away

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