ex|ten´sive|ness

ex|ten´sive|ness
ex|ten|sive «ehk STEHN sihv», adjective.
1. of great extent; wide; broad; large: »

an extensive park.

SYNONYM(S): extended, ample.
2. far-reaching; affecting many things; comprehensive: »

extensive changes.

3. depending on the use of large areas: »

extensive agriculture.

4. large in amount: »

extensive expenditures.

5. of or having to do with extension.
ex|ten|sive|ly, adverb.
ex|ten´sive|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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