extended

Etymology

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of extend

adj

  1. Longer in length or extension; elongated.
  2. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
  3. Lasting longer; protracted.
    After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core. January 26 2022, “News in pictures: Last trains to Scottish nuclear power plant”, in RAIL, number 949, page 30
  4. Having a large scope or range; extensive.
  5. (of a typeface) Wider than usual.

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