Ekstensiyon

extension; expansion; prolongation; add-onnoun

Alternative meanings

The act or result of extending, expanding, or lengthening something. It can refer to an extension of time, space, scope, file type, building, service, or added function.

Pronunciation

eks-ten-SEE-yohn

Root and affixes

A loanword from English extension. It relates to pagdugang when it means an addition or expansion, and to ekspan or dugangan when expressing to extend or expand.

Variants or conjugations

addition; add-on; expand; extend; scope; prolongation

Related words and expressions

wide; long; additional; time; file; program; service; place

Meaning and usage notes

Ekstensiyon works for extension in technical, school, file, time, or service contexts. For a simple addition, pagdugang may be used; for physical extent, gilapdon or kadak-on may fit depending on the case.