01 a. Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an e…
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Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive sphere of operations; extensive benevolence; extensive greatness.
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Capable of being extended.[Obs.]“Silver beaters choose the finest coin, as that which is most extensive under the hammer.” — Boyle.