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extensive
adjective ex·ten·sive \ik-ˈsten(t)-siv\
: large in size or amount : very full or complete
Full Definition of EXTENSIVE
1
: having wide or considerable extent <extensive reading>
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: of, relating to, or constituting farming in which large areas of land are utilized with minimum outlay and labor
— ex·ten·sive·ly adverb
— ex·ten·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of EXTENSIVE
1604
Related to EXTENSIVE
- Synonyms
- broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread
- Antonyms
- narrow
EXTENSIVE Defined for Kids
extensive
adjective ex·ten·sive \ik-ˈsten-siv\
Definition of EXTENSIVE for Kids
: including or affecting many things <The storm caused extensive damage.>
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