by extension

by extension

1. (logic) 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.

   Synonyms: hence, consequently, therefore

2. (linguistics, semantics) In the broad sense; broadly

   Synonyms: sensu lato, lato sensu

3. (linguistics) figuratively, metaphorically

   Antonym: literally