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extensivecovering or affecting a large area; comprehensive and far-reaching

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive and far-reaching

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstensɪv/

Korean meaning: 광범위한, 대규모의, 포괄적인

Korean pronunciation: 익-스텐-시브 (강세: 스텐)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's extensive collection of K-pop albums could fill a small library.
  • The detective conducted an extensive investigation into the missing pizza case.
  • Students need extensive preparation for the college entrance exam.

extensive

ADJECTIVE

//ɪkˈstensɪv//

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive and far-reaching

extensive concept
💡 Concept

Extensive library collection spans everywhere

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extensive rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Extensive research gets expensive, but comprehensive!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈstensɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈstensɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Roottens-
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'extensivus', derived from 'extendere' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'extend'. The word combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'tendere' (to stretch).

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🎵Rhyme

expensivecomprehensivedefensive
expensive
comprehensive
defensive

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's extensive collection of K-pop albums could fill a small library.

😄 Fun example

The detective conducted an extensive investigation into the missing pizza case.

Students need extensive preparation for the college entrance exam.

The earthquake caused extensive damage to the city's infrastructure.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

comprehensivewide-rangingbroadvastfar-reaching

Antonyms

limitednarrowrestricted

Related

extendextensionextensivelyextent