Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Extender

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who extends.

    "The public has learned to accept the services of physician extenders as a substitute for a qualified medical doctor, but the medical profession itself will, I daresay, continue to erect substantial barriers to any policy or effort that directly affects income."

  2. 2
    Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.

    "“Flour” routinely contained crushed stone or gypsum as a cheap extender."

  3. 3
    Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
  4. 4
    Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.

    "Soy protein is used as a meat extender."

  5. 5
    A runner, or quick-draw.
Show 1 more definition
  1. 6
    A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".

Etymology

From extend + -er.

See also for "extender"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: extender