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παράταση — meaning in English

paratasi

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English meaning

  • extension noun An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  • prolongation noun The act of prolonging.

Senses

παράταση is used for these senses in English:

  • extension (banking, finance) A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
  • extension (ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.
  • grace (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
  • prolongation That which has been prolonged; an extension.

extension — full definition

  1. noun An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.
  2. noun A small program that adds features to a web browser or other software.
  3. noun An additional telephone line within an office or building, or the short number that reaches it.

grace — full definition

  1. noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  2. noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
  3. noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
  4. noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
  5. verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.

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