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extensive: 1 adj large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity “an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England” “they suffered extensive damage” Synonyms: extended big , large above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent adj broad in scope or content Synonyms: across-the-board , all-embracing , ...
adjective. 1. having great extent; covering a large area; vast. 2. having a wide scope, effect, influence, etc.; far-reaching; comprehensive. 3. of or characterized by extension. 4. designating or of farming in which large areas of land are used with minimum expense, resulting in a low yield per acre.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb extensively. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. See meaning & use.
extensively: With regard to extension or extent. Ludwig Feuerbach uses the term extensively in a criti - cal sense, coupled with “empiricism” and “positivism,” to denote historical relativism and the uncritical acceptance of the world as it presents itself.
extensive. ( ɪkˈstɛnsɪv) adj. 1. having a large extent, area, scope, degree, etc; vast: extensive deserts; an extensive inheritance. 2. widespread: extensive coverage in the press. 3. (Agriculture) agriculture involving or farmed with minimum expenditure of capital or labour, esp depending on a large area of land.
The meaning of EXTENSIVE is having wide or considerable extent. How to use extensive in a sentence.
1 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
