EXPANSIVE

expansive. Expansive, a. able or tending to expand, wide

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Ex‐pan″sive (ĕks‐păn″sĭv), a. [[Cf. F. expansif.]] Having a capacity or tendency to expand or dilate; diffusive; of much expanse; wide-extending; as, the expansive force of heat; the expansive quality of air. A more expansive and generous compassion. Eustace. His forehead was broad and expansive. Prescott. — Ex‐pan″sive‐ly, adv. -Ex‐pan″sive‐ness, n.