extendable

Thân thiện

The ladder is extendable to reach the high shelf.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Capable of being lengthened or made longer: Describes an object or device that can have its length increased, often through a sliding or telescoping mechanism. 2. Capable of being extended in scope, meaning, or time: Describes something (like a concept, deadline, or agreement) that can be broadened, prolonged, or stretched.

Usage

The adjective "extendable" directly modifies a noun to describe its potential for lengthening or prolongation. It is often used in technical, practical, and formal contexts.

Examples

• Physical Lengthening:
  • The tripod has extendable legs for adjusting the camera height.
  • We bought an extendable hose to reach the far corners of the garden.
• Non-Physical Prolongation:
  • The contract includes an extendable clause, allowing for another year of service.
  • She was granted an extendable visa for her research work.

Advanced Usage

• "extendable to": Used to indicate the scope or range to which something can be lengthened or applied.
  • The theory is extendable to a wide variety of social phenomena.
• In computing, an extendable system or language is one designed to allow for the addition of new features or capabilities.

Variants and Related Words

• Extensible (adj): Often used interchangeably with "extendable," especially in computing and design, to describe something that can be expanded or enhanced.
  • The software has an extensible architecture for plugins.
• Extend (v): The root verb meaning to lengthen, enlarge, or prolong.
• Extension (n): The act of extending or the state of being extended; a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.
  • We built an extension on the house.

Synonyms

• Expandable: Capable of being increased in size, volume, or scope.
• Prolongable: Capable of being extended in duration.
• Stretchable: Capable of being stretched, especially elastically.
• Telescopic: Consisting of sections that slide into one another, allowing for lengthening and shortening.

Antonyms

• Fixed: Not subject to change or extension.
• Non-extendable: Not capable of being extended.
• Rigid: Incapable of bending or being stretched.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of being lengthened

Từ đồng nghĩa

• extendible