- covering a large area; great in amount
- The house has extensive grounds.
- The fire caused extensive damage.
- She suffered extensive injuries in the accident.
- Extensive repair work is being carried out.
- an extensive range of wines
- The book includes an extensive bibliography of books and articles.
- including or dealing with a wide range of information synonym far-reaching
- Extensive research has been done into this disease.
- His knowledge of music is extensive.
- She has extensive experience in computers.
Extra Examples- After extensive reading on the subject she set to work on an article.
- The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
Word Originlate Middle English: from French extensif, -ive or late Latin extensivus, from extens- ‘stretched out’, from the verb extendere, from ex- ‘out’ + tendere ‘stretch’.
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