Extensive: meaning, definitions and examples
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extensive
[ ษชkหstษnsษชv ]
description
Covering or affecting a large area; very large in amount or degree. Extensive can also refer to something that is thorough and detailed.
Synonyms
comprehensive, thorough, wide-ranging
Examples of usage
- The company conducted an extensive market research before launching the new product.
- She has extensive knowledge in the field of computer science.
- The book provides an extensive overview of the history of art.
area
Extensive can also describe something that is far-reaching or wide-ranging in scope or effect.
Synonyms
far-reaching, prolonged, wide-reaching
Examples of usage
- The extensive damage caused by the hurricane will take years to repair.
- The project required extensive collaboration between different departments.
- His extensive travels have broadened his perspective on different cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "extensive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น extensivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช umfangreich
๐ฎ๐ฉ luas
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะพะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obszerny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ็ฏใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉtendu
๐ช๐ธ extenso
๐น๐ท geniล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๋ฒ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณุน
๐จ๐ฟ rozsรกhlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozsiahly
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฟๆณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obseลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ vรญรฐtรฆkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geniล
๐ฒ๐ฝ extenso
Word origin
The word 'extensive' originated from the Latin word 'extensus', which means 'stretched out' or 'wide'. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of covering a large area or having a wide range. In English, 'extensive' has been used since the 17th century to describe things that are vast, comprehensive, or thorough.
See also: extend, extendable, extended, extendedly, extending, extension, extensions, extent.
Word Frequency Rank
This word ranks #1,615, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.
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