ikˈstenchən ə l, (ˈ)ek|s-, -chnəl adjective
1. : of, relating to, or marked by extension ; specifically : denotative
the extensional meaning of cow is the group comprising all existing cows — P.D.Wienpahl
2. : of, relating to, or marked by practical values, relationships, and applications : pragmatic
an extensional nonsubjective approach to social problems
: concerned with objective reality : concrete , factual
• ex·ten·sion·al·ly - ə lē, -əlē, -li adverb