Expansion
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of becoming larger or more extensive, or the process of increasing in scope or scale. Expansion represents growth and development.
“The airport's expansion will include two new terminals and additional runways.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈspænʃən/
Syllables
ex·pan·sion
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Antonyms
contraction
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Wordle
Three N's and two A's; EX- prefix with -SION ending
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Scrabble
Worth 19 points; X (8pts) provides excellent scoring
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