Expansive

/ɪkˈspænsɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Comprehensive in scope or extent..

Definitions by Sense

1. Comprehensive in scope or extent.
2. Talkative and sociable.
3. Able to be expanded.
4. (mathematics) Exhibiting expansivity.

Example Sentences

expansive research work

She laughed, she winked, and nodded knowingly at Pen; she tapped him on the arm with her fan; she tapped Blanche; she tapped the Major;—her contentment was boundless, and her method of showing her joy equally expansive.

The Elastick or expansive faculty of the Air, whereby it dilates itself, when compressed (indeed this lower Region of it by reason of the weight of the superincumbent is al∣ways in a compressed State) hath been made use of in the common Weather-glasses, in Wind guns, and in several ingenious Water∣works, and doubtless hath a great Interest in many natural Effects and Operations.

Such instruments, however ingenious, are not of scientific value; because they do not admit of rigid comparison, are liable to alter in their contractile and expansive properties, and cannot be made to indicate precisely alike.

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• more expansive
• most expansive

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