extensibility
nounUS /ɛkˌstɛn.səˈbɪ.lə.ti/
Etymology From extensible + -ity.
1
Usually The capability of being extended.
2
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Usually A quality of design that takes possible future advances into consideration and attempts to accommodate them.
- Derived terms
- hyperextensibility
- Related terms
- Extensible Markup Language, forward compatibility, future-proofing