What does EXPANSION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ɪkˈspænʃən/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Words With Friends score
- 21
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- a function expressed as a sum or product of terms“the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2”
- a discussion that provides additional information
- adding information or detail
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
expansions19
Anagrams of EXPANSION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside EXPANSION
232 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is EXPANSION a valid word in word games?
EXPANSION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is EXPANSION worth?
EXPANSION is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 21 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from EXPANSION?
232 other words, including IN, IS, ON and AS.