expansion | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope | |
Synonyms: | enlargement | |
Related terms: | contraction increase extension stretching magnification distention inflation dilation enlarge | |
2. | [ noun ] an interpretation that provides additional information | |
Synonyms: | elaboration enlargement | |
Related terms: | discussion interpretation embellishment expatiation elaborate | |
3. | [ noun ] adding information or detail | |
Synonyms: | expanding_upon | |
Related terms: | increase amplification annotation supplementation elaborate | |
Similar spelling: |
expansionist expansionism expansive expansile expand expansible expanse expansivity expansively expanded expanding expandible expandable expense |