expandable, a.
(ɛkˈspændəb(ə)l)
[f. expand v. + -able.]
That can be expanded; expansible.
1926 H. W. Fowler Mod. Eng. Usage 3/1 For the italicized words..it is recommended to substitute the accompanying form in -able..expansible, expandable. 1965 Language XLI. 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 1968–69 113/3 Pole trailers (expandable to 55 ft). |