expansions
Acts of enlarging
Expansions are increases in size, scope, or extent.
The word applies to physical growth (the expansion of the universe), territorial acquisition (westward expansion), economic development (business expansion into new markets), and elaboration of ideas (an expansion on earlier themes).
In gaming and software, an expansion is additional content that extends the original product.
The plural often appears in technical contexts discussing multiple instances or phases of growth.
Increase in degree
- magnificationDegree of visual enlargement
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- heighteningIncreasing in degree
strengthening · reinforcement · deepening · broadening · widening · augmentation · elaboration · exaggeration
Rapid increase in quantity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- boomLoud deep sound
- upswingPeriod of increase
- upsurgeRapid marked increase
multiplication · accumulation · ballooning · snowballing · burgeoning · flourishing · swell · escalation
Wide distribution of information
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
- distributionAllocation across recipients
propagation · radiation · branching · outreach · reach · penetration · coverage · circulation
Optional extra features
- appendicesAdded sections after main text
- attachmentsItems joined to something
- annexesAttaches or absorbs
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
continuations · adjuncts · accessories · additions · enhancements · modules · plugins · sequels
Improved replacement versions
- innovationsNew methods or devices
- refinementsIncremental quality upgrades
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
transformation · overhaul · restructuring · revamp · redesign · advancements · breakthroughs · maturation
intensification
Increase in degree
- magnificationDegree of visual enlargement
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
heightening · strengthening · reinforcement · deepening · broadening · widening · augmentation · elaboration · exaggeration · embellishment
proliferation
Rapid increase in quantity
upsurge · multiplication · accumulation · ballooning · snowballing · burgeoning · flourishing · swell · escalation · inflation
dissemination
Wide distribution of information
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
distribution · propagation · radiation · branching · outreach · reach · penetration · coverage · circulation · permeation
add-ons
Optional extra features
- appendicesAdded sections after main text
- attachmentsItems joined to something
- annexesAttaches or absorbs
supplements · continuations · adjuncts · accessories · additions · enhancements · modules · plugins · sequels · installments
upgrades
Improved replacement versions
- innovationsNew methods or devices
- refinementsIncremental quality upgrades
- revisionsAlterations to improve
evolution · transformation · overhaul · restructuring · revamp · redesign · advancements · breakthroughs · maturation · improvements
- game rulesruleset, scoring, time limits, fouls, penalties
- tabletop gamesboard games, board game, card games, card game, backgammon
- add-onsadd-on, add-ons, add-ins, extras, upgrade
- downloadsfiles, app, apps, game, music
- game contentDLC, quests, boss fights, levels, missions
- extrasextra, add-ons, add-on, extras, addition
expansionscontractions
Shortened word forms
shrinkages · reductions · decreases · compressions · constrictions
expansionscontractions
Shortened word forms
recessions · downturns · declines · retrenchments · cutbacks
expansionscontractions
Shortened word forms
reductions · decreases · restrictions · declines · limitations
- expansion teamsClubs added to leagues
- imperial expansionExtending sovereign control abroad
- expansion jointGap permitting thermal movement
- expansion packSupplementary game content sold separately
- railroad expansionGrowth of train infrastructure
- colonial expansionExtending control over territories