expansile

/ɛksˈpænzɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to expand or expandable

“The expansile properties of the new material made it suitable for various industrial applications.”

2. adjective

capable of dilating or expanding

“The expansile muscles in the human body play a crucial role in various physiological processes.”

3. adjective

relating to or characterized by expansion

“The study of expansile forces in physics is essential for understanding various natural phenomena.”

Synonyms

  • dilatable
  • expandable

Antonyms

  • contractile
  • decompressible