a. [ L. extensivus: cf. F. extensif. See Extend. ] 1. Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive sphere of operations; extensive benevolence; extensive greatness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Capable of being extended. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Silver beaters choose the finest coin, as that which is most extensive under the hammer. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity, Syn.extended, Example: an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England; extended farm lands; surgeons with extended experience; they suffered extensive damage
(adj) of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor, Ant.intensive, Example: producing wheat under extensive conditions; agriculture of the extensive type
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