expansible — capable of being expanded or extended in size, scope, or capacity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: capable of being expanded or extended in size, scope, or capacity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspænsəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My belly became surprisingly expansible after discovering the all-you-can-eat buffet.
- The smartphone's memory is expansible up to 1TB with a microSD card.
- His ego seemed infinitely expansible when receiving compliments.
expansible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈspænsəbəl/]
capable of being expanded or extended in size, scope, or capacity
The expansible dining table stretches out to seat the whole family for dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'expandere', meaning 'to spread out' or 'to unfold'. The word combines the verb 'expand' with the suffix '-ible', denoting capability or possibility, to express 'capable of being expanded'.
Breakdown
expand (from Latin expandere: ex- (out) + pandere (to spread)) + -ible (capable of, possible).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My belly became surprisingly expansible after discovering the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
“The smartphone's memory is expansible up to 1TB with a microSD card.”
“His ego seemed infinitely expansible when receiving compliments.”
“The company needs an expansible business model to accommodate future growth.”
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