Extensible vs. Extendable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Extensible and Extendable
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Extensible
Capable of being extended or protruded
An extensible tongue.
Extensible tables.
Extendable
To cause (something) to be longer, wider, or cover more area
Extended the subway line into the next town.
Extensible
(Computers) Of or relating to a programming language or a system that can be modified by changing or adding features.
Extendable
To enlarge the scope or effect of
Research that extended our knowledge of the universe.
Extensible
Capable of being extended.
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Extendable
To cause (something) to last longer
Extended our visit by a day.
Extensible
Capable of being extended, whether in length or breadth; susceptible of enlargement; extensible; extendible; - the opposite of contractible or compressible.
Extendable
To prolong the time allowed for payment of
Extend a loan for three more months.
Extensible
Capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out;
An extensile tongue
An extensible measuring rule
Extendable
To put off; postpone
Extended the deadline by a week.
Extendable
To present; offer
Extend one's greetings.
Extendable
To make available; provide
Extend credit to qualified purchasers.
Extendable
To open or straighten (something) out; unbend
Extended the legs of the folding table.
Extendable
To increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Used rice or pasta to extend leftover casseroles.
Extendable
To exert (oneself) vigorously or to full capacity
Few mountain climbers have extended themselves as those two have.
Extendable
To cause to move at full gallop. Used of a horse.
Extendable
To appraise or assess; value.
Extendable
To seize or make a levy on for the purpose of settling a debt.
Extendable
To be or become long, large, or comprehensive
Influence that extended to other continents.
Table legs that extend by unscrewing.
Extendable
Capable of being extended
Extendable
Capable of being lengthened
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