Extent Meaning and Definition
Extent
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkstənt/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
The limit or boundary of something; the scope or range of something.
Examples
- The extent of the park’s hiking trails is over 100 miles.
- The report highlights the extent of the damage caused by the storm.
Synonyms
- Limit
- Boundary
- Scope
- Range
Antonyms
- Magnitude
- Scale
Etymology
The word “extent” comes from the Old French “estent”, meaning “extent” or ” measure”, which is derived from the Latin “extentio”, meaning “stretching out” or “expansion”.
Usage Notes
The word “extent” is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in scientific or academic writing, to describe the limits or boundaries of a particular phenomenon, concept, or process.
Cultural References
The word “extent” appears in various cultural references, such as in literature (e.g. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”) and music (e.g. in song titles like “The Extent of My Love”).
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- To the full extent of one’s ability
- To the extent that
Related Words or Phrases
- Boundary
- Limited
- Scope
Collocations
- To the full extent of my power
- The extent of the damage
Frequency of Use
The word “extent” is moderately common in modern language, particularly in formal or technical contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Extent
- Exscent
- Excent