By extension
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Used when something is applicable or relevant not only to the immediate context, but also to a larger or broader scope or category.
Cats are carnivorous, and by extension, all felines are carnivorous.
Often appears as...
- by extension
- this means...
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It also suggests an additional implication or consequence of the stated fact or argument.
If we accept this as true, then by extension we must also accept...
Often appears as...
- by extension
- we can...
phrase
Used when something is applicable or relevant not only to the immediate context, but also to a larger or broader scope or category.
Cats are carnivorous, and by extension, all felines are carnivorous.
Often appears as...
- by extension
- this means...
phrase
It also suggests an additional implication or consequence of the stated fact or argument.
If we accept this as true, then by extension we must also accept...
Often appears as...
- by extension
- we can...
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Logical Expansion
Think of 'by extension' as expanding a specific idea to a general rule or group.
This device saves time, and by extension, money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'By extension' sometimes figuratively extends a concept to make a point clearer.
He's a chess champion, and by extension, a strategic thinker.
Pro Tip 3/3Broader Perspective
Use 'by extension' to invite others to see the wider implications or applications of an idea.
Plants need sunlight, and by extension, our food supply does too.
Pro Tip 1/3Logical Expansion
Think of 'by extension' as expanding a specific idea to a general rule or group.
This device saves time, and by extension, money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'By extension' sometimes figuratively extends a concept to make a point clearer.
He's a chess champion, and by extension, a strategic thinker.
Pro Tip 3/3Broader Perspective
Use 'by extension' to invite others to see the wider implications or applications of an idea.
Plants need sunlight, and by extension, our food supply does too.
Pro Tip 1/3Logical Expansion
Think of 'by extension' as expanding a specific idea to a general rule or group.
This device saves time, and by extension, money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'By extension' sometimes figuratively extends a concept to make a point clearer.
He's a chess champion, and by extension, a strategic thinker.
Pro Tip 3/3Broader Perspective
Use 'by extension' to invite others to see the wider implications or applications of an idea.
Plants need sunlight, and by extension, our food supply does too.
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