Definition

Able to be made longer or larger in size or duration.

Example

The extendible table can be adjusted to fit more guests during dinner.

Conversation

I just bought an extendible table for my dining room.

That sounds really useful! How does it work?

You can pull it out to make it bigger when guests come over.

Perfect! I need something like that for my small apartment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extendible → It is formed from "extend" (from Latin "extendere", meaning to stretch out) and "-ible" (meaning capable of). The word "extendible" means capable of being stretched out or made longer.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'stretched out' ('extend') and is 'capable of' ('-ible') being made longer.

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