expandable

expandable — adjective

1. describes something that can be made larger in size, capacity, or extent by addi

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something that can be made larger in size, capacity, or extent by adding to it or adjusting it.

例句

The kitchen table is expandable—it seats up to twelve when guests come for dinner.

predicative: be + expandable (physical objects)

Vinícius bought an expandable suitcase for the family trip to Japan.

attributive: expandable + noun (product feature)

同義詞
  • extendable

    focuses on making something longer (e.g. a table, a ladder), not wider or larger in capacity

  • stretchable

    implies elasticity and pulling, used for fabrics, bands, or flexible materials

  • scalable

    used mainly for systems, technology, or business processes that can grow in performance or size

反義詞
  • fixed

    cannot change in size or capacity

  • rigid

    stiff and unbending; unable to be made larger

文法句型

be + expandable

expandable + noun

expandable to + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in product descriptions to highlight flexibility or upgradeability. Can describe both physical objects (furniture, luggage) and abstract systems (software, storage).

常見錯誤

❌This bag is expandable to carry more items.' (ungrammatical use of 'to')
✅This bag is expandable, so it can carry more items.
💡use a separate clause instead of a bare to-infinitive after expandable.
❌I need an expand computer.
✅I need an expandable computer.
💡expandable is an adjective; expand is a verb.