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extendable

/ɪkˈstɛndəbəl/
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extendable Lexical Profile

extendable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being made longer, larger, or wider in physical dimension or reach.

Example

"We bought an extendable dining table that can comfortably seat ten guests when the extra leaves are inserted."

2

Capable of being prolonged in duration, validity, or scope (such as a contract, visa, or deadline).

Example

"The fellowship provides funding for two years, extendable for a third year upon satisfactory review of the research."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "extendable" and "extensible" are often interchangeable, "extendable" is typically preferred for physical objects that can be lengthened (such as an extendable ladder or dining table), whereas "extensible" is preferred in computing and abstract contexts for systems designed to accommodate future expansion.

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• Nearby Words

extemporaneously
extend
extendability
extendable
extended
extender
extensible

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