Translation
expansion
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Word origin
From Latin expansio, from expandere ('to spread out'), from ex ('out') plus pandere ('to spread'). The same root gives English 'expansion' and 'expand'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- expansio
- English cognates
- expansion, expand
Grammar
Examples
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The expansion of the company created hundreds of jobs.
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The universe is in constant expansion.
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The expansion into new markets was a success.
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Heat causes the expansion of the metal.
Europa.
They are planning a rapid expansion across Europe.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 50, lesson 11: expansión, esponja, públicamente and 7 more words.