/ ɪkˈstensɪv; NAmE / adjective
1.
covering a large area; great in amount :
The house has extensive grounds.
The fire caused extensive damage.
She suffered extensive injuries in the accident.
Extensive repair work is being carried out.
an extensive range of wines
2.
including or dealing with a wide range of information
SYN far-reaching :
Extensive research has been done into this disease.
His knowledge of music is extensive.
► ex·ten·sive·ly adverb :
a spice used extensively in Eastern cooking
She has travelled extensively.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from French extensif , -ive or late Latin extensivus , from extens- stretched out, from the verb extendere , from ex- out + tendere stretch.