extensible

adjective

ex·​ten·​si·​ble ik-ˈsten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce extensible (audio)
: capable of being extended
extensibility noun

Examples of extensible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The goal is the same: performant, secure, reliable, extensible code. Miles Ward, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Perhaps the most significant invention of life is a genetic system that has an extensible capacity for inventiveness, something that likely will not be achieved soon for synthetic biological systems. Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2013 The vacuum comes with a 2-in-1 brush, a long crevice tool, and an extensible tube. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Like all Eero products, the Mesh Wi-Fi Router is flexible and extensible, easily integrating with other hubs and nodes to build a wireless network that covers your house like a cozy blanket of information. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 11 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for extensible 

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Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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“Extensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extensible. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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extensible

adjective
ex·​ten·​si·​ble ik-ˈsten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce extensible (audio)
: able to be extended
extensibility noun

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