adjective
extensive
ihk-STEHN-sihv
adjective
1
Covering a large area, range, or amount; thorough.
"The flood caused extensive damage to the town."
"She has extensive experience in project management."
How to Use Extensive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLarge in scope, amount, or coverage — thorough rather than limited.
Common pairings
extensive damage
extensive research
extensive experience
Word Forms
more extensive comparative, most extensive superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin extensīvus, related to Latin extendere, "to stretch out".