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(ɪkstensɪv)
1. adjective
Something that is extensive covers or includes a large physical area.
...an extensive tour of Latin America.
When built, the palace and its grounds were more extensive than the city itself.
extensively adverb [ADVERB after verb]
Mark, however, needs to travel extensively with his varied business interests.
2. adjective
Something that is extensive covers a wide range of details, ideas, or items.
There was extensive coverage of World Book Day on the BBC.
...the extensive research into public attitudes to science.
The facilities available are very extensive.
extensively adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB adjective/-ed]
...the extensively reported trial.
All these issues have been extensively researched in recent years.
3. adjective
If something is extensive, it is very great.
The blast caused extensive damage, shattering the ground-floor windows.
The security forces have extensive powers of search and arrest.
Mr Marr makes extensive use of exclusively Scottish words.
Synonyms: great, large, huge, extended More Synonyms of extensive
extensively adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed]
Hydrogen is used extensively in industry for the production of ammonia.
More Synonyms of extensive

extensive in British English

(ɪkˈstɛnsɪv)
adjective
1. 
having a large extent, area, scope, degree, etc; vast
extensive deserts
an extensive inheritance
2. 
widespread
extensive coverage in the press
3.  agriculture
involving or farmed with minimum expenditure of capital or labour, esp depending on a large area of land
Compare intensive (sense 3)
4.  physics
of or relating to a property, measurement, etc, of a macroscopic system that is proportional to the size of the system
heat is an extensive property
Compare intensive (sense 7)
5.  logic
a. 
of or relating to logical extension
b. 
(of a definition) in terms of the objects to which the term applies rather than its meaning
Derived forms
extensively (exˈtensively)
adverb
extensiveness (exˈtensiveness)
noun

extensive in American English

(ɛkˈstɛnsɪv; ɪkˈstɛnsɪv)
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
see also intensive (sense 4)
Derived forms
extensively (exˈtensively)
adverb
extensiveness (exˈtensiveness)
noun
Word origin
ME < L extensivus < extensus: see extensible

Examples of 'extensive' in a sentence
extensive

They cited imagery of vehicles and medical supply boxes at the scene that had sustained extensive shrapnel damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The reforms are being put to extensive use by other European countries.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The photographers represent an extensive range of well-known and emerging photographers.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
Teams of prison officers in riot gear entered Bedford jail to end six hours of rioting that caused extensive damage to three wings.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is a seasoned and tough negotiator with extensive experience of securing UK objectives in Brussels.
The Sun (2017)
The widespread construction of factories and extensive use of machinery represented the mechanical basis of this increase.
Hunt, E. K. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995)
We have uncovered an extensive criminal network.
The Sun (2013)
Yesterday saw an extensive reshuffle rather than a major one.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They also have the ability to cause extensive damage to your scalp.
The Sun (2014)
The school has an extensive puppet collection.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
The task does not involve extensive research in the archives.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
There is also an extensive range of more modern solutions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The house will remain open to the public while extensive repairs are made.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The extensive use of reservists may also pose problems.
McInnes, Colin NATO's Changing Strategic Agenda (1990)
The extensive cycle network within the woods is suitable for all ages.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The snow also caused extensive damage to trees that had just come into leaf.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Or you can access a more extensive collection to stream at your leisure.
The Sun (2008)
One of the most extensive bodies of research is on the effect of smoking.
Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)
He was able to use his extensive experience and knowledge of constitutional procedure to often significant effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Nato can build on the already extensive partnership network it has established and consult key emerging powers.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The car was found crashed shortly afterwards with extensive damage.
The Sun (2014)
Just add text language to your already extensive collection of skills.
Thomas Blaikie Blaikie's Guide to Modern Manners (2005)
An extensive range of wines and real ales to go with classic pub food and more inventive fare.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The money for this extensive set of public goods has to come from a levy on all our productive activity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It has also reviewed findings from the rather extensive body of research regarding factors that contribute to their reliability and effectiveness.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
The company has extensive experience in designing and building e-commerce solutions.
Corporate Research Foundation TOP MARKETING AND MEDIA COMPANIES IN THE UK (2002)
Has extensive business experience; set up a personal fitness franchise.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There is sufficient time for instruction, with continuous, extensive coverage of content.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
We spread out a rather extensive net to draw "unfolded "people, those who were not involved in meaningful fellowship, into a small group.
Christianity Today (2000)

In other languages
extensive

British English: extensive /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is extensive covers a large area.
The hospital stands in extensive grounds.
  • American English: extensive
  • Arabic: مـُمْتَدّ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: extenso
  • Chinese: 广泛的
  • Croatian: prostran
  • Czech: rozsáhlý
  • Danish: udstrakt
  • Dutch: uitgebreid
  • European Spanish: extenso
  • Finnish: laaja
  • French: complet exhaustif
  • German: weitläufig
  • Greek: εκτεταμένος
  • Italian: ampio
  • Japanese: 広い
  • Korean: 광대한
  • Norwegian: utstrakt
  • Polish: obszerny
  • European Portuguese: extenso
  • Romanian: vast
  • Russian: обширный
  • Latin American Spanish: extenso
  • Swedish: omfattande
  • Thai: กว้างขวาง
  • Turkish: geniş ferah, yaygın
  • Ukrainian: величезний
  • Vietnamese: rộng rãi

All related terms of 'extensive'

extensive list
A list of things such as names or addresses is a set of them which all belong to a particular category , written down one below the other.
extensive coverage
The coverage of something in the news is the reporting of it.
extensive research
Research is work that involves studying something and trying to discover facts about it.
extensive training
Training is the process of learning the skills that you need for a particular job or activity.
extensive knowledge
Knowledge is information and understanding about a subject which a person has, or which all people have.
extensive portfolio
In finance , a portfolio is the combination of shares or other investments that a particular person or company has.

Chinese translation of 'extensive'

extensive

(ɪksˈtɛnsɪv)

adj

  1. [area, grounds] 广(廣)阔(闊)的 (guǎngkuò de)
  2. [damage] 巨大的 (jùdà de)
  3. [inquiries, discussion] 广(廣)泛的 (guǎngfàn de)
  4. [use] 大量的 (dàliàng de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
covering a large area
This 18th-century manor house is set in extensive grounds.
Synonyms
large
The gang finally left with a large amount of cash and jewellery.
considerable
We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs.
substantial
That is a very substantial improvement in the current situation.
spacious
The house has a spacious kitchen and dining area.
wide
The doorway should be wide enough to allow wheelchair access.
sweeping
sweeping economic reforms
broad
a broad expanse of lawn
expansive
an expansive grassy play area
capacious
She crammed the lot into her capacious handbag.
commodious
Big terraces of commodious houses went up.
Opposites
tight
,
narrow
,
restricted
,
confined
,
constricted
,
circumscribed
2 (adjective) 
Definition
containing many details, ideas, or items on a particular subject
The story generated extensive comment on social media.
Synonyms
comprehensive
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
complete
thorough
We are making a thorough investigation.
lengthy
the lengthy process of filling out forms
long
Her legs were long and thin.
wide
The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.
wholesale
the wholesale destruction of life on this planet
pervasive
a pervasive and powerful cultural influence
protracted
The struggle was bitter and protracted.
all-inclusive
Opposites
restricted
3 (adjective) 
Definition
very great in effect
The blast caused extensive damage.
Synonyms
great
a great hall as long and high as a church
large
In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet.
huge
Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas.
extended
a tribal society grouped in huge extended families
vast
farmers who own vast stretches of land
widespread
There is widespread support for the proposals.
Food shortages are widespread.
comprehensive
universal
large-scale
a large-scale military operation
far-reaching
far-reaching reforms on human rights
prevalent
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
far-flung
all-inclusive
voluminous
She was swathed in a voluminous cloak.
humongous or humungous (informal)
Opposites
limited

Additional synonyms

in the sense of broad
Definition
of vast extent
a broad expanse of lawn
Synonyms
large,
huge,
comfortable,
vast,
extensive,
ample,
spacious,
expansive,
roomy,
voluminous,
capacious,
uncrowded,
commodious,
beamy,
sizable or sizeable
in the sense of capacious
Definition
having a large capacity or area
She crammed the lot into her capacious handbag.
Synonyms
spacious,
wide,
broad,
vast,
substantial,
comprehensive,
extensive,
generous,
ample,
expansive,
roomy,
voluminous,
commodious,
sizable or sizeable
in the sense of commodious
Definition
with plenty of space
Big terraces of commodious houses went up.
Synonyms
roomy,
large,
comfortable,
extensive,
ample,
spacious,
expansive,
capacious

Synonyms of 'extensive'

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