Nota: La traducción de esta entrada está actualmente en revisión de calidad, por lo que parte del contenido se muestra temporalmente solo en inglés.
Esta entrada aún no se ha traducido a tu idioma, así que se muestra el original a continuación.
extensible
This term describes a quality of flexibility and growth, whether in a physical material or a conceptual system. In a physical sense, it refers to the ability of an object to be stretched or elongated without breaking, evoking a sense of elasticity and resilience.
In technical and computational contexts, the word shifts toward a structural philosophy. It describes a system built with an open architecture, where new features can be integrated seamlessly. This distinguishes it from a rigid or closed system that would require a complete rewrite to accommodate changes.
Meanings
Examples
The software architecture is highly extensible, allowing developers to add new plugins easily.
We need an extensible framework that can grow as our user base increases.
Is this system extensible enough to support third party integrations?
The material is extensible and can be stretched to twice its original length.
I wonder if this table is extensible for when the guests arrive.
The contract is extensible by another six months if both parties agree.
Make sure the API is extensible so we do not have to rewrite the core code later.
An extensible design ensures that the product remains relevant as technology evolves.