WordGarden.ioextendible
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- /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/
Meanings
Adjective
able to be lengthened, stretched, unfolded, or made physically larger
able to be continued, prolonged, or renewed beyond an original end
designed so new parts, features, or capabilities can be added
Beyond the definition
Imagine a dining table that starts small for daily meals but can grow when guests arrive. That is the basic idea here. Extendible means able to be made longer, larger, or wider when needed. It is often used for physical things such as tables, ladders, hoses, or poles. Sometimes it is also used in a broader way for systems, plans, or software that can be added to later. The key idea is built-in room for growth or extra reach, not something fixed that must stay as it is.
The word extendible describes something that can be lengthened, enlarged, or added to later. It can refer to something physical or, in some cases, to a system or design that has room to grow. The idea is that it does not have to stay in its original size or form.
You will often see it with physical objects. An extendible ladder can slide out to reach higher places. An extendible table can become longer when more people need seats. An extendible hose or pole can reach farther than it could at first. In each case, the thing has a way to increase its length or size.
The word is also used in broader technical or abstract settings. In software, for example, an extendible system is one that lets developers add new parts or features without rebuilding everything. In that sense, it suggests flexibility and future growth. Still, the most natural use is often for things that can literally be made longer or bigger.
Extendible is very close in meaning to extendable, and many writers prefer extendable in everyday English. When extendible is used, it usually points to a clear way that something can be extended, such as extra sections, added parts, or a design that allows later growth.
Examples
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Furniture
We bought an extendible dining table because the kitchen is small.
- 2
Equipment
The camera stand has extendible legs, so it stays level on uneven ground.
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Software design
The app was built on an extendible system, so new features can be added later.
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Warranty option
The warranty is extendible for two more years at an extra cost.
See also
Similar
- extendable
- expandable
Shades of meaning
- extensible
- prolongable
Contrast
- fixed
- nonextendable
Used with (collocations)
- extendible table
- extendible deadline
- extendible lease
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Main spelling
- extendibleadjective