expansive

== English == === Etymology === From Latin expāns-, past-participle stem of expandere (“to spread out”; see expand) +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ Rhymes: -ɪv === Adjective === expansive (comparative more expansive, superlative most expansive) Comprehensive in scope or extent. Talkative and sociable. Able to be expanded. (mathematics) Exhibiting expansivity. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with expensive. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === == French == === Adjective === expansive feminine singular of expansif == Latin == === Adjective === expānsīve vocative masculine singular of expānsīvus == Swedish == === Adjective === expansive definite natural masculine singular of expansiv