---
tag: 0N681SSTHC
kind: concept
name: Simple extension
msc: [12F05]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_extension
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q2628674
  wikipedia: Simple extension
---

## Summary

A simple extension is a field extension that is generated by one element.
The [[definition of a simple extension|0P6SBR7YM2]] states it.