The meaning of EXTENSIVE is having wide or considerable extent. How to use extensive in a sentence.

Definition of extensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

of or having extension: Space is extensive, time durational. Agriculture noting or pertaining to a system of agriculture involving the use or cultivation of large areas of land with a minimum of …

Something that is extensive covers a wide range of details, ideas, or items. There was extensive coverage of World Book Day on the BBC. ...the extensive research into public attitudes to …

Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music). The wedding received extensive coverage in the newspapers (= it was written about a lot).

Define extensive. extensive synonyms, extensive pronunciation, extensive translation, English dictionary definition of extensive. adj. 1. Large in extent, range, or amount.

EXTENSIVE definition: of great extent; wide, broad. See examples of extensive used in a sentence.

extensive meaning, definition, what is extensive: large in size, amount, or degree: Learn more.

He's had extensive [= considerable] training in this area. The storm caused extensive damage. She has written extensively on this subject.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective extensive, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.