extensive
Translation
extensive, wide-ranging, large-scale
Examples
The house has an extensive garden.
The house has an extensive garden.
He has extensive knowledge of history.
He has extensive knowledge of history.
Grammar Patterns
((extensive)) + noun covering a large area The storm caused extensive damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wide, broad, comprehensive; Antonyms: limited, narrow
Etymology
From Latin 'extendere' meaning 'to stretch out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'tendere' (to stretch).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to extend'. Something that is 'extensive' has been 'extended' over a large area.