Definitions for extensive
ɪkˈstɛn sɪvex·ten·sive

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extensive, extended(adj)

   large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

   "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "they suffered extensive damage"

2. across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket(a), broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, wide(adj)

   broad in scope or content

   "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers"

3. extensive(adj)

   of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor

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

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. extensive(Adjective)

   In the nature of an extent, wide, widespread.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Extensive(adj)

   having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive sphere of operations; extensive benevolence; extensive greatness

   Etymology: [L. extensivus: cf. F. extensif. See Extend.]

2. Extensive(adj)

   capable of being extended

   Etymology: [L. extensivus: cf. F. extensif. See Extend.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extensive' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2439

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extensive' in Adjectives Frequency: #330

How to pronounce extensive?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of extensive in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of extensive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of extensive in a Sentence

1. Li Chunlai:

   This work shows the extensive use of the Lunar Penetrating Radar could greatly improve our understanding of the history of lunar impact and volcanism and could shed new light on the comprehension of the geological evolution of the Moon's far side.

2. Matthew Albence:

   These individuals have access to 24/7 food and water. They have educational opportunities. They have recreational opportunities, both structured as well as unstructured, there's basketball courts, there's exercise classes, there's soccer fields that we put in there. They have extensive medical, dental and mental health opportunities. In fact, many of these individuals, the first time they've ever seen a dentist is when they've come to one of our( family residential) centers.

3. Mark Warner:

   The Russian effort was extensive and sophisticated, and its goals were to undermine public faith in the democratic process, to hurt Secretary Clinton (Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton) and to help Donald Trump.

4. Jack Smith:

   We appreciate our colleagues for their extensive and thoughtful investigation into a matter that has significantly, and adversely, impacted our entire community, the safety and security of every student in each school is our first priority and a responsibility that we take very seriously.

5. Chloe Morrison:

   The damage is quite extensive in Port Vila but there are so many more vulnerable islands. I can't even imagine what it's like in those vulnerable communities.

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