self-expanding

ex·pand

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Definitions of self-expanding word

verb with object self-expanding to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc.: Heat expands most metals. He hopes to expand his company. 1
verb with object self-expanding to spread or stretch out; unfold: A bird expands its wings. 1
verb with object self-expanding to express in fuller form or greater detail; develop: to expand a short story into a novel. 1
verb with object self-expanding Mathematics. to write (a mathematical expression) so as to show the products of its factors. Compare factor (def 10). to rewrite (a mathematical expression) as a sum, product, etc., of terms of a particular kind: to expand a function in a power series. 1
verb without object self-expanding to increase or grow in extent, bulk, scope, etc.: Most metals expand with heat. The mind expands with experience. 1
verb without object self-expanding to spread out; unfold; develop: The buds had not yet expanded. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English expanden < Latin expandere to spread out, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + pandere to extend, stretch

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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