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Definition of expandable

expandable

/ɪkˈspændəbəl/
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Adverb:expandably
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expandable Lexical Profile

expandable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being made larger, wider, or more extensive in size, volume, or capacity.

Example

"The dining room features an expandable wooden table that can comfortably seat up to twelve guests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'expandable' (capable of being enlarged or extended) with the paronym 'expendable' (of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned or sacrificed).

• Rhymes for expandable

• Nearby Words

exoticness
expand
expandability
expandable
expander
expanse
expansion

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expandable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expandable
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