n.1 the space over which a thing extends.
2 the width or limits of application; scope (to a great extent; to the full extent of their power).
Etymology: ME f. AF extente f. med.L extenta past part. of L extendere: see EXTEND
n.1 the space over which a thing extends.
2 the width or limits of application; scope (to a great extent; to the full extent of their power).
Etymology: ME f. AF extente f. med.L extenta past part. of L extendere: see EXTEND
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012