expandableadj.
/ᵻkˈspandəbl/, /ɛkˈspandəbl/, U.S. /ɪkˈspændəb(ə)l/, /ɛkˈspændəb(ə)l/ That can be expanded; expansible.
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the world > space > extension in space > expansion or enlargement > [adjective] > capable of being expanded
dilatable1610
expansiblea1691
expansile1776
enlargeable1881
expandable1926
1926 H. W. Fowler Dict. Mod. Eng. Usage 3/1 For the italicized words..it is recommended to substitute the accompanying form in -able..expansible, expandable.
1965 Language 41 239 P (preposition) and C (conjunction) are expandable only to the extent that PP..and CC sometimes functions as P and C respectively.
1969 Jane's Freight Containers 1968–9 113/3 Pole trailers (expandable to 55 ft).
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adj.1926- to have eyes bigger than one's belly
- to have eyes bigger than one's stomach
- to have eyes for
- to have eyes in one's head
- to have eyes in the back of one's head
- to have eyes larger than one's belly
- to have eyes larger than one's stomach
- to have eyes on stalks
- to have eyes to see
- to have fallen off a flitting
- to have far to
- to have far to seek
- to have far to seek for
- to have feelings for
- to have fere
- to have fingerprints all over something
- to have fingers made of lime-twigs
- to have fingers made of limetwigs
- to have for breakfast
- to have for decided
- to have for execution
- to have force
- to have force to do
- to have formerly also get a person on also upon the hip
- to have formerly also take a person on also upon the hip