extensive

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ik-ˈsten(t)-siv\
- /ɪkˈstensɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ik-ˈsten(t)-siv\

Definitions of extensive word

noun extensive Covering or affecting a large area. 1
adjective extensive knowledge, experience: wide, great 1
adjective extensive search: thorough, over a wide area 1
adjective extensive notes, information: thorough, copious 1
adjective extensive Something that is extensive covers or includes a large physical area. 0
adjective extensive Something that is extensive covers a wide range of details, ideas, or items. 0

See all 18 definitions of extensive

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Parts of speech for Extensive

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Extensive

extensive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for extensive

adjective extensive

big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
large — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
huge — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.
vast — of very great area or extent; immense: the vast reaches of outer space.
massive — consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.

All 46 Synonyms of extensive

Antonyms for extensive

adjective extensive

restricted — confined; limited.
exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.

All 13 Antonyms of extensive

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