English Dictionary

EXTENSIBLE

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 Dictionary entry overview: What does extensible mean? 

EXTENSIBLE (adjective)
  The adjective EXTENSIBLE has 1 sense:

1. capable of being protruded or stretched or opened outplay

  Familiarity information: EXTENSIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


EXTENSIBLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out

Synonyms:

extensible; extensile

Context example:

an extensible measuring rule

Similar:

protractible; protractile (able to be extended)

protrusible; protrusile (capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue)

Derivation:

extend (thrust or extend out)

extend (open or straighten out; unbend)

extend (extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length)

extend (reach outward in space)


 Learn English with... Proverbs 
"No time to waste like the present." (English proverb)

"The one who tells the stories rules the world." (Native American proverb, Hopi)

"Stupidity is a disease without a medicine." (Arabic proverb)

"Every little pot has a fitting lid." (Dutch proverb)



ALSO IN ENGLISH DICTIONARY:


© 2000-2023 AudioEnglish.org | AudioEnglish® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
Contact