expansion
Translation
expansion, growth, enlargement
Examples
The company is planning a major expansion.
The company is planning a major expansion.
Heat causes the expansion of metal.
Heat causes the expansion of metal.
The rapid expansion of the city caused problems.
The rapid expansion of the city caused problems.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the action of becoming larger in size, number, or importance The expansion of the city was rapid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: growth, increase, enlargement; Antonyms: contraction, reduction
Etymology
From Latin 'expansionem', from 'expandere' meaning 'to spread out'. Related to 'expanse'.
Memory Tips
The '-sion' ending often indicates a process or result. 'Expansion' is the process of expanding.