n. [ L. obtentio. See Obtend. ] The act of obtending. [ Obs. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t. ]
The law is that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The extension of [ the term ] plant is greater than that of geranium, because it includes more objects. Abp. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Counter extension. (Surg.)
Extension table,
a. Having great extent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who favors or advocates extension. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t. ]
The law is that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The extension of [ the term ] plant is greater than that of geranium, because it includes more objects. Abp. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Counter extension. (Surg.)
Extension table,
a. Having great extent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who favors or advocates extension. [ 1913 Webster ]