Extensible: meaning, definitions and examples

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extensible

 

[ ɪkˈstɛnsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technical design

Extensible refers to the capability of a system, component, or software to be expanded or enhanced without requiring a complete redesign. This attribute is particularly important in software development, allowing new features to be added over time while maintaining the existing infrastructure.

Synonyms

adaptable, expandable, modifiable.

Examples of usage

  • The software architecture is highly extensible, making it easy to integrate new modules.
  • An extensible API enables third-party developers to build on top of existing functionality.
  • The framework is designed to be extensible, allowing for custom plugins.

Translations

Translations of the word "extensible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extensível

🇮🇳 विस्तार योग्य

🇩🇪 erweiterbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperluas

🇺🇦 дослідний

🇵🇱 rozszerzalny

🇯🇵 拡張可能な

🇫🇷 extensible

🇪🇸 extensible

🇹🇷 genişletilebilir

🇰🇷 확장 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل التمديد

🇨🇿 rozšiřitelný

🇸🇰 rozšíriteľný

🇨🇳 可扩展的

🇸🇮 razširljiv

🇮🇸 útvíkkanlegur

🇰🇿 кеңейтілетін

🇬🇪 გაფართოებადი

🇦🇿 genişləndirilə bilən

🇲🇽 extensible

Etymology

The term 'extensible' originated in the early 1980s as a derivative of the verb 'extend,' which comes from the Latin 'extendere,' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to spread out.' The prefix 'ex-' implies 'out of' or 'from,' while '-ible' is a suffix forming adjectives that denote capability or suitability. As technology advanced, particularly in the fields of software engineering and computer programming, the concept of extensibility emerged as a crucial attribute for systems and applications. Extensible systems allow developers to build new capabilities or modify existing ones, thus extending the life and utility of software products. The ability to adapt over time to meet changing needs is a foundational principle in designing robust technological solutions today.