expanded

[ik-span-did]

adjective

1. increased in area, bulk, or volume; enlarged.

   an expanded version of a story.

2. spread out; extended.

   the expanded frontiers of the Roman Empire.

3. Printing.,  Also (of type) wider in proportion to its height.

expanded

/ ɪkˈspændɪd /

adjective

1. Also: extended. (of printer's type) wider than usual for a particular height Compare condensed

2. (of a plastic) having been foamed during manufacture by the introduction of a gas in order to make a light packaging material or heat insulator See also expanded metal

   expanded polystyrene

Other Word Forms

• expandedness noun
• nonexpanded adjective
• self-expanded adjective
• semiexpanded adjective
• unexpanded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of expanded¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; expand + -ed ²

Example Sentences

So much so, Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week, taking place Oct. 12-19, has expanded from a weekend to a weeklong event this year.

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The conservancy “should be attempting every possible alternative before resorting to their eradication,” Hahn said, pointing to expanded hunting seasons, relocation and sterilization.

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The final version of the bill — paired with companion Senate Bill 48 — expanded beyond an initial focus on antisemitism.

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Initially the scheme will be confined to the most critical suppliers needed for restarting production, but it will be expanded at a later date.

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The protein trend has been especially driven by the expanded availability of protein from whey, typically a by-product of cheese production.

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Related Words

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• boundless 
• broad 
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• extensive 
• far-flung 
• far-reaching 
• gigantic 
• great 
• huge 
• immense 
• infinite 
• limitless 
• mammoth 
• massive 
• monumental 
• spacious