Expansion
/ɪkˈspænʃən/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Expansion
noun
- The act or process of expanding.
"The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood."
- The fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change.
- A new addition.
"My new office is in the expansion behind the main building."
- A product to be used with a previous product.
"This expansion requires the original game board."
- That which is expanded; expanse; extended surface.
Anagrams of Expansion
No exact anagrams found for "expansion". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
e1
x8
p3
a1
n1
s1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Expansion
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Expansion"
Expansion is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Expansion" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "expansion" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.