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expandable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪkˈspændəbəɫ// UK //ɛkspˈændəbəl// ex·pand·able

adj. able to get bigger or stretch out when you need more space. You use this to describe things like bags, tents, or even your mind.

adj. capable of being enlarged, stretched, or extended in size, volume, or scope. Often used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts like memory and data storage.


SIMPLE

The backpack is expandable so you can carry more gear.

CONTEXTUAL

The software uses an expandable memory system that allows users to add more storage as their needs grow.

COMPLEX

While the initial design was compact, the architect specified expandable walls that could be moved to create a larger living space for the family as they grew.

Synonyms
Origin

From expand + -able.

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