expansive — covering a wide area; extensive in scope or range
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covering a wide area; extensive in scope or range
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor becomes surprisingly expansive when talking about his cat collection - he has 47 cats!
- The hotel lobby features an expansive marble floor that makes you feel like royalty.
- After winning the lottery, she had expansive dreams of buying a private island and a fleet of yachts.
expansive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈspænsɪv/]
covering a wide area; extensive in scope or range
The CEO shared an expansive vision for the company's next decade.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'expandere' meaning 'to spread out,' combined with the suffix '-ive' meaning 'tending to' or 'characterized by.' The root comes from 'ex-' (out) and 'pandere' (to spread or stretch).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + pand (spread/stretch) + -sive (tending to) = expansive
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor becomes surprisingly expansive when talking about his cat collection - he has 47 cats!”
“The hotel lobby features an expansive marble floor that makes you feel like royalty.”
“After winning the lottery, she had expansive dreams of buying a private island and a fleet of yachts.”
“The professor's expansive knowledge of ancient history impressed even his colleagues.”
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