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Webster 1913 Edition

(ĕks-păn′sĭv)

Adj.

[Cf. F.

expansif

Having a capacity or tendency to expand or dilate; diffusive; of much expanse; wide-extending;

as, the

expansive

force of heat; the

expansive

quality of air.

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A more

expansive

and generous compassion.

Eustace.

–

Ex-pan′sive-ly

adv.

Ex-pan′sive-ness

Noun.

Adj.

Having the power to expand, to spread, or to dilate; as the expansive force of heat or fire.

Having the capacity of being expanded; as the expansive quality of air; the expansive atmosphere.

Widely extended; as expansive benevolence.