Extendable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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extendable

[ษชkหˆstษ›ndษ™bษ™l ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

software development

Capable of being extended or expanded upon. Refers to software or hardware that can be easily modified or customized to add new features or functionality.

Synonyms

customizable, expandable, modifiable.

Examples of usage

  • The plugin architecture makes the software highly extendable.
  • With the use of APIs, developers can create extendable applications.
  • An extendable framework allows for future scalability.
  • By using inheritance, the codebase becomes more extendable.
  • Object-oriented programming promotes extendable code.

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Origin of 'extendable'

The word 'extendable' originates from the verb 'extend', which comes from the Latin word 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'. The suffix '-able' is used to indicate capability or possibility. The term is commonly used in software development to describe systems that can be easily extended or expanded upon.


See also: extend, extended, extendedly, extending, extension, extensions, extensive, extent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,948 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.