B1 noun Neutral

تمدد

/ta.mad.dud/

The action of becoming larger or wider; expansion.

Examples

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1

تمدد العضلات مهم قبل الرياضة.

Stretching muscles is important before sports.

2

نراقب تمدد المدينة نحو الشمال.

We are monitoring the city's expansion toward the north.

3

تمدد شوي على الكنبة.

Stretch out a bit on the sofa.

Word Family

Noun
تمدد
Verb
تمدد
Adjective
متمدد
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Memory Tip

Tamaddud - Think of 'T-Mud' - mud spreads and expands when stepped on.

Quick Quiz

يحدث _______ للأجسام عند تسخينها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تمدد

Examples

1

تمدد العضلات مهم قبل الرياضة.

everyday

Stretching muscles is important before sports.

2

نراقب تمدد المدينة نحو الشمال.

formal

We are monitoring the city's expansion toward the north.

3

تمدد شوي على الكنبة.

informal

Stretch out a bit on the sofa.

4

تمدد الكون هو حقيقة علمية.

academic

The expansion of the universe is a scientific fact.

5

تمدد الشركة في الأسواق العالمية مستمر.

business

The company's expansion in global markets continues.

Word Family

Noun
تمدد
Verb
تمدد
Adjective
متمدد

Common Collocations

تمدد حراري thermal expansion
تمدد عمراني urban expansion
تمدد الكون expansion of the universe
معامل التمدد expansion coefficient
تمدد الأوعية dilation of vessels

Common Phrases

قابل للتمدد

stretchable/expandable

تمدد سريع

rapid expansion

تمدد عرضي

lateral expansion

Often Confused With

تمدد vs توسع

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Usage Notes

Common in TOEFL physics and astronomy passages.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing the verb 'tamaddada' (he stretched) with the noun 'tamaddud'.

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Memory Tip

Tamaddud - Think of 'T-Mud' - mud spreads and expands when stepped on.

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Word Origin

From the root (م-د-د) meaning to pull, stretch, or extend.

Grammar Patterns

اسم مصدر من الفعل تمدد يستخدم في الفيزياء والطب

Quick Quiz

يحدث _______ للأجسام عند تسخينها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تمدد

More science words

تَطَابُق

B2

The state of being exactly the same or corresponding perfectly in form, character, or function. Often used in geometry, biology (DNA), and logic.

تَدَاخُل

B2

The state of things overlapping or interfering with one another. Frequently used in TOEFL science passages (light interference) or social studies (overlapping cultures).

تجريبي

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Relating to or based on experiments or trial-and-error; preliminary or not yet final.

ميداني

B1

Relating to practical work done by a scientist, researcher, or student in the real world rather than in a library or laboratory.

إِثْبَات

B2

The process of establishing the truth of something through evidence or logic. A key concept in TOEFL scientific and mathematical contexts.

نُدْرَة

B2

The state of being scarce or in short supply; rarity. Common in TOEFL passages regarding economics, resources, or rare species.

مُحَفِّز

B2

A substance or factor that increases the rate of a chemical reaction or encourages a process to happen. In a broader context, it refers to any incentive or stimulus that provokes activity or change.

تَسَلْسُل

B2

A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other. It is also used in biology to describe the order of nucleotides in DNA.

تَشَابُك

B2

The state of being twisted together or intertwined in a complex way. It is often used to describe complex systems, neural networks, or complicated social relationships.

تَكَيُّف

B2

The process of adjusting or conforming to new conditions or environments. In biology, it refers to the evolutionary process where a population becomes better suited to its habitat.

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