extensive
word
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
ik-STEN-siv
/ɛkstˈɛnsɪv/
ek-STEN-siv
Definition
Covering a large area, amount, or range; very thorough or complete.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or descriptive. Often used with words like 'research', 'damage', 'knowledge', 'network'. Implies something large in scope or detail, not just size. Not the same as 'expensive' (high cost).
Spanish: extenso - amplioPortuguese (BR): extenso - amploPortuguese (PT): extenso - amploChinese (Simplified): 广泛的 - 大量的Chinese (Traditional): 廣泛的 - 大量的Hindi: व्यापक - विस्तृतArabic: واسع - شاملBengali: ব্যাপক - বিস্তৃতRussian: обширный - широкий - масштабныйJapanese: 広範な - 大規模なVietnamese: rộng lớn - bao quátKorean: 광범위한 - 대규모의Turkish: geniş kapsamlı - yaygınUrdu: وسیع - جامعIndonesian: luas - menyeluruh
Example Sentences
She has extensive knowledge of history.
basic
The hotel offers extensive services, including a spa and a gym.
natural
After extensive research, they found the answer.
natural
The internet gives us extensive access to information from around the world.
natural
The library has an extensive collection of books.
basic
There was extensive damage after the storm.
basic