Antonyms for extensive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-sten-siv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈstɛn sɪv

Definition of extensive

Origin : "vast, far-reaching;" c.1600 of immaterial, c.1700 of material things; from Late Latin extensivus, from extens-, past participle stem of Latin extendere (see extend). Earlier in a medical sense, "characterized by swelling" (early 15c.). Related: Extensively; extensiveness.

adj far-reaching, thorough

Example sentences :

Was it found necessary to civilize a wild and extensive province?
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

From it, the view westward was not so extensive as I expected.
Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell

Their noon meal is long since over; and their larder is not—is not—extensive.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

It was not the most extensive of these gardens which the more deeply impressed his heart.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

This establishment was immediately enlarged to do an extensive business.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

We know only too well that John V. has been making the most extensive preparations.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

So he was brought to a spot surrounded by extensive buildings.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

In Brazil the diggings were not so extensive nor so rich as in this state.
Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell

Of these the Lygians are most numerous and extensive, and spread into several communities.
Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus

It was the center of extensive coal-mining and steel industry.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Synonyms for extensive

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