extensive
Translation
extensive, wide-ranging, comprehensive
Examples
He has extensive knowledge of history.
He has extensive knowledge of history.
The storm caused extensive damage.
The storm caused extensive damage.
Grammar Patterns
extensive ((noun)) covering a large area; great in amount He has extensive knowledge of history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comprehensive, broad, wide; Antonyms: limited, narrow
Etymology
From Latin 'extendere' (to stretch out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'tendere' (to stretch).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'extends' over a large area.