تمدد
The action of becoming larger or wider; expansion.
Examples
3 of 5تمدد العضلات مهم قبل الرياضة.
Stretching muscles is important before sports.
نراقب تمدد المدينة نحو الشمال.
We are monitoring the city's expansion toward the north.
تمدد شوي على الكنبة.
Stretch out a bit on the sofa.
Word Family
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
تمدد العضلات مهم قبل الرياضة.
everydayStretching muscles is important before sports.
نراقب تمدد المدينة نحو الشمال.
formalWe are monitoring the city's expansion toward the north.
تمدد شوي على الكنبة.
informalStretch out a bit on the sofa.
تمدد الكون هو حقيقة علمية.
academicThe expansion of the universe is a scientific fact.
تمدد الشركة في الأسواق العالمية مستمر.
businessThe company's expansion in global markets continues.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
قابل للتمدد
stretchable/expandable
تمدد سريع
rapid expansion
تمدد عرضي
lateral expansion
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Common in TOEFL physics and astronomy passages.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the verb 'tamaddada' (he stretched) with the noun 'tamaddud'.
Memory Tip
Tamaddud - Think of 'T-Mud' - mud spreads and expands when stepped on.
Word Origin
From the root (م-د-د) meaning to pull, stretch, or extend.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
يحدث _______ للأجسام عند تسخينها.
Correct!
The correct answer is: تمدد
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