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extensive Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of extensive?

The comparative form is more extensive and the superlative form is most extensive.

ik-ˈsten(t)-siv

What Does Extensive Mean?

Extensive is an adjective that means having wide or considerable extent. It can also mean extensional.

Quick Facts About Extensive

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	/ik-ˈsten(t)-siv/
Syllables	3
Synonyms	comprehensive, copious and abundant
Antonyms	intensive, narrow and circumscribed
Comparative / superlative	more extensive, most extensive
Adverb	extensively
First known use	1605

Extensive Definition (Adjective)

having wide or considerable extent
extensive reading
extensional
of, relating to, or constituting farming in which large areas of land are utilized with minimum outlay and labor

Synonyms of Extensive

comprehensive copious abundant considerable large big extended sweeping wide far-reaching broad deep expansive far-flung rangy wide-ranging widespread

Extensive synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Extensive

intensive narrow circumscribed limited restricted

Extensive in a Sentence

I have done extensive research on the subject.

extensive reading

a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral

Word Forms & Grammar

ex·ten·sive·ly adverb

ex·ten·sive·ness noun

extensive

extensively

extensiveness

extensivenesses

extensive (comparative more extensive, superlative most extensive)

Words That Rhyme With Extensive

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Origin of Extensive

From late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin extensīvus, from Latin extensus.

First Known Use

1605

Extensive Pronunciation

You say extensive as /ik-ˈsten(t)-siv/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sten(t)).

Frequently Asked Questions About Extensive

What part of speech is extensive?

Extensive is an adjective.

What is another word for extensive?

Words with a similar meaning to extensive include comprehensive, copious and abundant. See the full list of extensive synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of extensive?

Words opposite in meaning to extensive are intensive, narrow, circumscribed and limited.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of extensive?

The comparative form is more extensive and the superlative form is most extensive.