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Definition of extender

extender

/ɪkˈstɛndər/
ex · tend · er
Plural:extenders
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Adjective:extendable
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extender Lexical Profile

extender Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device, attachment, or component used to increase the length, reach, or coverage range of something, such as a tool, cable, or wireless signal.

Example

"We plugged a wireless range extender into the hallway outlet so the internet signal would reach the upstairs bedrooms."

2

An inexpensive substance added to a bulk material, such as paint, glue, plastic, or food, to increase its volume, dilute its concentration, or modify its physical properties.

Example

"The manufacturer added an acrylic extender to the paint so it would dry more slowly in hot weather."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'extender' (a mechanical device or chemical additive that increases length, reach, or volume) with 'extensor' (an anatomical muscle that straightens or extends a limb or joint).

• Rhymes for extender

• Nearby Words

extendability
extendable
extended
extender
extensible
extension
extensive

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extender. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extender
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