Expandible

/ɪkˈspændəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be expanded or enlarged; capable of expansion. An alternative spelling of expandable.

Etymology

From Latin 'expandere' + '-ible' (alternate spelling of '-able'). Both '-able' and '-ible' are valid suffixes; '-ible' is more archaic here.

Kelly Says

English spelling has shifted over time—'expandable' won the battle, but you'll still see 'expandible' in older technical documents and legal contracts, which love conservative language.

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