expandable

• Décrit ce qui peut être agrandi en taille, en volume ou en capacité, ou qui peut être étendu ou développé pour inclure plus d'éléments.

Describes something that can be increased in size, volume, or capacity.

1. Able to increase in size or volumeB2formal

   Capable of being made larger or more extensive.

   extensible

   • The expandable table can seat up to twelve people.
   • This suitcase has an expandable compartment for extra storage.
   • The software has an expandable memory capacity.

   Synonymesexpansibleextendableextensiblestretchable

   Antonymesfixedimmutableinelasticinflexiblerigidstatic

2. Capable of expansion (of gases)C1formal

   Describing gases that can increase in volume when pressure decreases or temperature increases.

   dilatable (pour un gaz)

   • Gases are highly expandable compared to liquids.
   • The expandable nature of air makes it useful in pneumatic systems.
   • In a vacuum, the gas becomes even more expandable.

   Synonymesexpansibleexpansile