coextend

American  

[koh-ik-stend] / ˌkoʊ ɪkˈstɛnd /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to extend equally through the same space or duration.

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coextend British  

/ ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnd /

verb

1. to extend or cause to extend equally in space or time

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Other Word Forms

• coextension
  noun

Etymology

Origin of coextend

First recorded in 1610–20; co- + extend

Example Sentences

Burnham said the process would provide "new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by taking power deeper down".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“The most important point is that it will help to extend the life of your air-conditioning system,” Wolfe said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Tech stocks looked set to extend a recent slump on Friday as shares of chip makers broadly declined.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

However, it’s unclear how much longer she will keep the post as lawmakers have not taken a public vote to extend her term past last Friday’s deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

It was on Snowdrop’s advice, too, that Woundwort at length ordered that the warren was not to extend further, on account of the risk of detection and the weakening of central control.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams