Extensible

[Fr., from Lat, extensibilis.] That may be extended; susceptible of enlargement. Exten's iblene , n . Extensibility. Exten's ile, a . Capable of extension. Extension, n. [Fr., from Lat. extensio.] Act of ex- panding, stretching, or reaching. State of being ex panded, stretched, or dilated. - That property of a body causing it to occupy place in space. ( Logic .) A term used in contrast to comprehension, and, as applied to a general notion, denoting the number of objects included under it. By detaching properties from a notion, we extend the list of objects to which it applies; by narrowing the sphere of a notion, the qualities which it comprehends proportionally increase. Thus, the greater the E. of common terms, the le the comprehension, and vice vers a. (Com.) An engagement by which a creditor allows to his debtor further time for payment. Exten's ional, a. Having great extent.