expansion

/ɪkˈspænʃən/noun
Middle School
1

An act, process, or instance of expanding.

2

The fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change.

3

A new addition.

4

A product to be used with a previous product.

5

That which is expanded; expanse; extended surface.

6

The operation of steam in a cylinder after its communication with the boiler has been cut off, by which it continues to exert pressure upon the moving piston.

7

The replacement of a short name (e.g., acronym, initialism, alphanumeric symbol, abbreviation) with the longer name that is synonymous with it, as when spelling out acronyms to ensure clarity for a general audience.

8

The string of text thus substituted.

9

Ellipsis of expansion pack.

10

An increase in the market value of an economy over time.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing