extensive extensive /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

adjective

1. () Large in spatial extent, range, scope or quantity  ( extended , extensive )
   large in spatial extent, range, scope or quantity
    An extensive Roman settlement in northwest England
   an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England
    Extended farm lands
   extended farm lands
    Surgeons with extended experience
   surgeons with extended experience
    They suffered extensive damage
   they suffered extensive damage
   
2. () Broad in scope or content  ( across-the-board , all-embracing , all-encompassing , all-inclusive , blanket , broad , encompassing , extensive , panoptic , wide )
   broad in scope or content
    Across-the-board pay increases
   across-the-board pay increases
    An all-embracing definition
   an all-embracing definition
    Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
   blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
    An invention with broad applications
   an invention with broad applications
    A panoptic study of Soviet nationality
   a panoptic study of Soviet nationality
    Granted him wide powers
   granted him wide powers
   
3. Of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor  ( extensive )
   of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
    Producing wheat under extensive conditions
   producing wheat under extensive conditions
    Agriculture of the extensive type
   agriculture of the extensive type