expandable — Capable of being made larger, extended, or developed further. Designed to accommodate growth or additional features.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Capable of being made larger, extended, or developed further. Designed to accommodate growth or additional features.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspændəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My phone has expandable storage, but my wallet doesn't have expandable money.
- The company offers expandable cloud storage plans for growing businesses.
- She bought an expandable dining table that could seat 12 people during family gatherings.
expandable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈspændəbəl/]
Capable of being made larger, extended, or developed further. Designed to accommodate growth or additional features.
Capable of being made larger, extended, or developed further. Designed to accommodate growth or additional features.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'expandere' meaning 'to spread out' or 'to stretch'. The word literally meant 'to unfold outward'.
Breakdown
ex- (out/outward) + pand- (to spread/stretch) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone has expandable storage, but my wallet doesn't have expandable money.”
“The company offers expandable cloud storage plans for growing businesses.”
“She bought an expandable dining table that could seat 12 people during family gatherings.”
“The expandable hose shrinks back to its original size after use - unlike my appetite after dinner.”
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