Expanded
Expanded adjective - Increased in extent or size or bulk or scope.
Originated and expanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Originated" instead a verb "Expanded".
Originated
Expanded and originated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expanded" instead a verb "Originated".
Both words in one sentence
- An AU series that originated from a series of Jack/Ianto fics (Short Stories) and expanded from there.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Torchwood - While she DID receive an expanded role in the DDP Joe comics, she is the only 1982-94-originated female character to never even get a mention in any of IDW's new Joe comics!
- In the Star Wars Expanded Universe, the extremely violent Yuuzhan Vong race originated from Yuuzhan'tar, a living sentient planet.
Source: New Eden
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