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extensive definition

ex·ten·sive (ek sten′siv, ik-)

adjective

  1. having great extent; covering a large area; vast
  2. having a wide scope, effect, influence, etc.; far-reaching; comprehensive
  3. of or characterized by extension
  4. designating or of farming in which large areas of land are used with minimum expense, resulting in a low yield per acre

Etymology: ME < L extensivus < extensus: see extensible

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extensive Synonyms

extensive

modif.

  1. Large in area

    wide, broad, long, great, huge, vast, capacious, extended, protracted, expanded, lengthy; see also large 1.

  2. Widespread

    general, unrestricted, boundless; see widespread.

  3. Comprehensive

    inclusive, far-reaching, thorough; see comprehensive.


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extensive Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • fairly: You cannot get a good mark in this course without fairly extensive reading of supplementary literature.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: Therefore it is important to make Safety Zones extensive enough.

Modifies a noun

  • range: The Met Office offers a much more extensive range of facilities than the BBC.

Used with adjective complement

  • garner: Have garnered extensive prnh laf logo programs players network.

Preposition: than

  • datum: That means the transfer of GM DNA in the human gut could be much more extensive than the data indicate.
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