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expandable

expandable

7 4.2
Something that can become larger or hold more
  • adjective
  • /ɪkˈspændəbl/
translation icon : expandible
  • The unit includes eight analog inputs and is expandable to 72 channels.

And the thing that Karen miss most seems very simple, this little expandable coffee maker.

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Examples

  • The bladder is an expandable reservoir.

  • Its expandable stomach allows the Komodo to devour up to 80% of its body weight in a single meal.

  • But it's it's expandable storage if you need it.

  • However, MS is saying that if they include expandable memory, it's their problem to support.

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  • The residential areas are spacious and easily expandable to provide for future generations.

  • I would have preferred access to expandable storage and a replaceable battery, for sure.

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  • It has big specs, lots of RAM, fast processor, loud cameras, expandable storage.

  • You're not stuck with the storage that you buy on day one, but now you can stick inexpensive, expandable micro SD media into your device.

  • The SE/30 sported the capacity for expandable RAM and a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive as standard.

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  • The new sofa features an expandable design, allowing it to transform from a two-seater to a spacious couch.

Synonyms

scalable
vsexpandable
  • Specialized
11 4.8

Can grow to handle more users, like a program or business

is the simple ability to be made larger rather than growth focus
extensible
vsexpandable
2 6.2

Can grow to do more things or gain new features

centres on increasing size or amount rather than adding function
extendable
vsexpandable
1 3.7

Can be made longer or larger

is broader about increase in size, range, or amount
resizable
vsexpandable
  • Specialized
1 3.5

Can be made larger or smaller to fit what you need

means being made larger rather than focusing on both directions
expandible
vsexpandable
5.0

That can become larger in size

is the general ability to be made larger in size or range
expansible
vsexpandable
7.3

Able to get bigger in size or volume

focuses on being made larger in size, range, or amount
extendible
vsexpandable
4.4

Able to become longer or larger for more use

refers more generally to increases in size, amount, or range
extensile
vsexpandable
  • Specialized
8.7

Can stretch out like a tongue or arm to reach farther than usual

covers general enlarging in size or scope rather than mechanical stretch
expansile
vsexpandable
  • Specialized
9.5

Able to get bigger and fill the space available

is the everyday ability to be made larger in size or amount

Antonyms

1.8

Stays the same and cannot be changed

How Expandable

expandable
7 4.2
scalable
  • Specialized
11 4.8
inflexible
1 4.9
limited
393 2.5

Surface Forms

expandable positive

Morphology

expandable = expand (transparent) = expand + able

The adjective is a regular derivation from the verb 'expand' with the productive suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be expanded'.

Etymology

The word expandable comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and pandere 'to spread or stretch'. It is like the words expand and expanse, so something expandable can be stretched or opened out to become larger.