HyperDic: extensive

English > 3 senses of the word *extensive*:
ADJECTIVE	all	extensive, extended	large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
	all	extensive, across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, panoptic, wide	broad in scope or content
	all	extensive	of agriculture

extensive > pronunciation
Sounds	ihksteh'nsihv
Rhymes	abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...

English > *extensive*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity.
Examples	"an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England" "they suffered extensive damage"
Synonym	extended
Broader	large, big	Above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Spanish	extenso
Catalan	extens
Nouns	extensiveness	large / large / large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness
Adverbs	extensively	in a widespread way
Verbs	extend	extend in scope or range or area

English > *extensive*: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Broad in scope or content.
Synonyms	across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, panoptic, wide
Broader	comprehensive	Including all or everything
Spanish	amplio, completo, general, global
Catalan	ampli, complet, general, global
Nouns	extensiveness	large / large / large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness

English > *extensive*: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	Of agriculture; increasing productivity / productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor.
Examples	"producing wheat under extensive conditions" "agriculture of the extensive type"
Opposite	intensive	Of agriculture
Spanish	extensivo

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