ஆங்கிலம்

expansion

gb/ɪkspˈænʃən/ us/ɪkspˈænʃən/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2400
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 event
1

process of becoming larger

When something becomes bigger or covers more space.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the expansion of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expansion' with 'explosion'. 'Explosion' is sudden and violent; 'expansion' is gradual or planned.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
growth (Often used for natural or economic increases; may not imply deliberate action.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
contraction (Refers to becoming smaller or less extensive, opposite of expansion.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
rapid expansion |economic expansion |global expansion |territorial expansion |business expansion
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |science |geography |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The company plans a major expansion into Asian markets.
  • Urban expansion is affecting local wildlife habitats.
  • The expansion of the airport will take two years to complete.
  • Economic expansion has led to job creation.
  • The rapid expansion of the internet changed communication forever.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The city is seeing fast expansion.
  • The store is planning an expansion next year.
  • The expansion of the road will help traffic.
  • We saw the expansion of the farm.
  • Expansion of the school will give more space.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 event
2

increase in volume from heat/pressure

When something takes up more space because it is heated or pressure changes.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'expansion' with 'extension'; 'extension' means making something longer, not necessarily bigger in all directions.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dilation (A technical term often used in physics for increase in volume.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
contraction (In physics, refers to a decrease in volume due to cooling or pressure change.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
thermal expansion |gas expansion |expansion coefficient
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |physics |engineering
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Thermal expansion must be considered when designing bridges.
  • The expansion of gases occurs when they are heated.
  • Metal pipes have joints to allow for expansion and contraction.
  • The balloon's expansion was caused by the rising temperature.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Heat causes the metal's expansion.
  • Water shows little expansion when cold.
  • The balloon's expansion happened in the sun.
  • Thermal expansion can break glass.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 action
3

adding detail or scope to something

When you make something like a story or idea bigger by adding more parts or details.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'expansion' with 'explanation'; explanation is about making something clear, not necessarily bigger in scope.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
elaboration (Emphasizes adding detail and complexity rather than size.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
condensation (Making something shorter and simpler by removing detail.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
story expansion |expansion of ideas |narrative expansion
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |writing |education |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The novel is an expansion of a short story she wrote years ago.
  • His speech was an expansion on last year's presentation.
  • The film is an expansion of the original concept.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The book is an expansion of his first idea.
  • Her talk was an expansion of last week's class.
  • They made an expansion of the plan.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
expansion
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænʃən/
US/ɪkspˈænʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ex - pan - sion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pan)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: expansion
  • Plural: expansion, expansions
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
expansions noun
Core family
expand verb B1
Related words
expandable adjective expansive adjective expanse noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
contract verb B1 contraction noun B1
Advanced or less common
expansively adverb expansiveness noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

economic expansion

1
/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase

period of economic growth

A time when a country's economy grows and more goods and services are produced.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • During economic expansion, unemployment usually falls.
  • The country enjoyed a decade of economic expansion before the crisis.

rapid expansion

1
/ɹˈæpɪd ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase

very fast growth process

When something becomes bigger very quickly.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The rapid expansion of technology has changed our lives.
  • Rapid expansion can cause problems if not managed well.

territorial expansion

1
/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase

increase in controlled land area

When a country or group gets more land under its control.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The 19th century saw significant territorial expansion by the empire.
  • Territorial expansion often led to conflict.

thermal expansion

1
/θˈɚməl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase technical

size increase from heat

When something gets bigger because it is heated.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Thermal expansion can cause cracks in concrete.
  • Bridges have joints to allow for thermal expansion.

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