expansiveness
|ex-pan-sive-ness|
C1
/ɪkˈspænsɪvnəs/
(expansive)
wide-reaching
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expansive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expansivus,' where 'expandere' meant 'to spread out.'
Historical Evolution
'expansivus' transformed into the French word 'expansif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expansive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to spread out or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a wide range or extent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being expansive; the tendency to expand or spread out.
The expansiveness of the universe is beyond human comprehension.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42