expansion

/ɪkspˈænʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
   “the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2”
3. a discussion that provides additional information
4. adding information or detail

Synonyms for expansion

• enlargement
• elaboration
• expanding upon

Antonyms of expansion

• contraction

Words that rhyme with expansion

• mansion
• anshan
• mcmansion
• overexpansion