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extraction an act or instance of extracting, or the condition of being extracted. [3 definitions]
extracurricular outside the regular curriculum of a school, or outside of academic pursuits in a school. [2 definitions]
extradite to transfer (a fugitive) from one state or jurisdiction to another in which he or she is to be tried or imprisoned.
extradition the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned.
extrados the outside curve of an arch or a vault. (Cf. intrados.)
extragalactic outside or beyond the galaxy of the Milky Way.
extralegal not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority.
extramarital of or pertaining to sexual relations between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse; adulterous.
extramundane being or occurring outside of the physical and material world or universe.
extramural pertaining to activities partially pursued at, or involving students at, another school. [2 definitions]
extraneous coming from outside; foreign. [3 definitions]
extraordinary far beyond the usual or ordinary. [2 definitions]
extra point see "conversion."
extrapolate to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. [3 definitions]
extrasensory outside of what can be perceived or experienced by the senses.
extraterrestrial outside of, or from beyond, the Earth. [2 definitions]
extraterritorial outside of or beyond territorial boundaries or jurisdiction.
extraterritoriality political or legal exemption of foreigners from local jurisdiction, such as is granted to diplomats.
extravagance the act or an instance of spending excessively or imprudently. [3 definitions]
extravagant spending excessively or imprudently, or characterized by such spending. [3 definitions]
extravaganza an elaborate, usu. musical, show. [3 definitions]