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extensibility

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality of a design that allows for future improvements or expansions.


Example

The software's extensibility makes it easy to add new features as needed.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new software update they released?
Sloth B
Yeah, I've read that it focuses on extensibility for future features.
Sloth A
That sounds promising! I love when programs can grow with my needs.
Sloth B
Absolutely, it makes everything feel more worthwhile in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expandability
flexibility
scalability
Antonyms
limitation
restriction
inflexibility
Root Explanation

Extensibility → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "tendere" (meaning to stretch) combined with the suffix "-ibility" (meaning the quality of being). The word "extensibility" refers to the quality of being able to stretch out or extend.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stretching out' ('ex-' means out and 'tendere' means to stretch) to remember that 'extensibility' is about the quality of being able to extend.

Visually Confused Words
inextensibility
tensibility
ostensibility
expansibility
defensibility
sensibility
tensility
expressibility
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