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extensions

 

[ ɪkˈstɛnʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

file management

Extensions are suffixes attached to filenames to indicate the format of the file. They are used to identify the type of data stored in the file.

Synonyms

file format, file type

Examples of usage

  • .txt, .jpg, .mp3
  • .docx files are Microsoft Word documents
  • Make sure the extension of the file is correct before opening it
Context #2 | Noun

hair

Extensions are artificial hair additions that give length and/or volume to natural hair. They are commonly used for various hair styling purposes.

Synonyms

hair extensions, weave

Examples of usage

  • She got extensions to make her hair look longer
  • Her extensions seamlessly blend with her natural hair

Translations

Translations of the word "extensions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extensões

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Erweiterungen

🇮🇩 ekstensi

🇺🇦 розширення

🇵🇱 rozszerzenia

🇯🇵 拡張

🇫🇷 extensions

🇪🇸 extensiones

🇹🇷 uzantılar

🇰🇷 확장

🇸🇦 امتدادات

🇨🇿 rozšíření

🇸🇰 rozšírenia

🇨🇳 扩展

🇸🇮 razširitve

🇮🇸 viðbætur

🇰🇿 кеңейту

🇬🇪 გაფართოებები

🇦🇿 genişlənmələr

🇲🇽 extensiones

Etymology

The word 'extensions' originated from the Latin word 'extensionem', which means 'a stretching out, a putting forth', and it first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including file management and hair styling.

See also: extend, extendable, extended, extendedly, extending, extension, extensive, extent.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,659 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.