expanded
/ɛkˈspændɪd/ · ex·pand·ed
adjective
- Having been made larger, broader, or more extensive in size, scope, or amount. The expanded edition of the textbook adds several new chapters on digital media.
- Extended in detail or elaborated beyond the original form. She gave an expanded account of the events, covering every minor incident.
verb
- Changed (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; spread out or laid open. He expanded the compact umbrella to cover the entire picnic table.
- Increased the extent, number, volume, or scope of something. The universe expanded rapidly during the first fractions of a second after the Big Bang.
- Expressed (something) at length and in detail. During the interview, she expanded on her earlier remarks about climate policy.
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Did you know? The term “expanded universe” originated in science‑fiction fandom to describe new stories set in an existing fictional world, a usage that later spread to film and television franchises.