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extensive
adjective(ex-ten-sive)
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
Synonyms: extended,
Examples:
An extensive Roman settlement in northwest England.
They suffered extensive damage.
extensive
adjective(ex-ten-sive)
broad in scope or content
Synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, panoptic, wide,
extensive
(ex-ten-sive)
of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
Antonyms: intensive,
Examples:
Producing wheat under extensive conditions.
Agriculture of the extensive type.

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