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Topic: Science

extant

IPA: /ˈɛkstənt/

KK: /ˈɛkstənt/

adjective

Definition: Still existing and not lost or destroyed; currently in existence.

Example: The museum has several extant manuscripts from the medieval period.

extend

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnd/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become longer or larger in size or scope.

Example: The road will extend for several miles into the countryside.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something longer in time or distance; to increase the duration or reach of something.

Example: We decided to extend our vacation by another week.

extended

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Lasting for a long time or made larger in size or scope.

Example: We had an extended meeting to discuss the project details.

extensile

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be stretched or extended; having the capacity to be expanded in size or length.

Example: The material used in the jacket is extensile, allowing it to fit various body shapes.

extensional

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the concept of extension, which refers to the physical space that an object occupies or the range of things that a term can refer to.

Example: In mathematics, extensional properties are important for understanding the relationships between different sets.

extensionality

IPA: /ɪkˌstɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /ɪkˌstɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: A principle in mathematics and logic stating that two functions or sets are considered equal if they have the same elements or produce the same results for the same inputs.

Example: According to the axiom of extensionality, two sets are equal if they contain exactly the same elements.

extensity

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪti/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being extended in space or size; it refers to how much space something occupies or the range of its extension.

Example: The extensity of the universe is difficult to comprehend due to its vastness.

extensive

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a large size, range, or amount; covering a wide area or involving a lot of things.

Example: The extensive library has books on almost every subject.

extensiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being large in size, amount, or scope.

Example: The extensiveness of the research project allowed for a thorough understanding of the topic.

extensometer

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtə/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures very small changes in the shape or size of a material when it is stretched, compressed, bent, or twisted.

Example: The engineer used an extensometer to monitor the strain on the metal beam during the test.

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