“The basic family unit is universal, as is its extension to create an additional sense of comfort and protection within communities, tribes or nations.”
“This leads to an extension in the time required to capture the information needed.”
“I was granted an extension on the due date for submitting my application.”
extender
Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.
Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.