extensive
1. [ adjective ] large in spatial extent or range
Synonyms: extended
Examples:

"an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England" "extended farm lands"

Related terms: large
2. [ adjective ] having broad range or effect
Synonyms: sweeping far-reaching
Examples:

"had extensive press coverage" "far-reaching changes in the social structure" "sweeping reforms"

Related terms: comprehensive
3. [ adjective ] large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
Synonyms: voluminous copious
Examples:

"she took copious notes" "extensive press coverage" "a subject of voluminous legislation"

Related terms: abundant
4. [ adjective ] having broad range or effect
Synonyms: sweeping far-reaching
Examples:

"had extensive press coverage" "far-reaching changes in the social structure" "sweeping reforms"

Related terms: comprehensive
5. [ adjective ] great in range or scope
Synonyms: extended wide
Examples:

"an extended vocabulary" "surgeons with extended experience" "extensive examples of picture writing" "suffered extensive damage" "a wide selection"

Related terms: considerable
6. [ adjective ] of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
Examples:

"producing wheat under extensive conditions" "agriculture of the extensive type"

Related terms: intensive
Similar spelling:   extensively
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