What does "by extension" mean?

Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.

What is a synonym for "by extension"?

Common synonyms include: extensional.

prep_phrase

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Prep_phrase

1
Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.
"He argued that the failure of a democratic government, by extension, meant the failure of the people."
2
In the broad sense; broadly.
3
Figuratively, metaphorically.

"He argued that the failure of a democratic government, by extension, meant the failure of the people."