How do you use "extensive" in a sentence?

The library has an extensive collection of rare books. The house suffered extensive damage in the storm. She has extensive experience in the healthcare industry.

extensive

Q: What does "extensive" mean?

Covering a large area or range; very thorough Extensive describes something that covers a large area, has a wide scope, or is very thorough and comprehensive. It can apply to physical space, time periods, or the depth of study, research, or experience.

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Meaning: Covering a large area or range; very thorough

广泛的，覆盖大面积或范围的；非常彻底的

extenso, que cubre un área grande; muy completo

広範な、大きな範囲をカバーする；非常に徹底した

광범위한, 넓은 범위를 다루는; 매우 철저한

Extensive describes something that covers a large area, has a wide scope, or is very thorough and comprehensive. It can apply to physical space, time periods, or the depth of study, research, or experience.

「extensive」描述覆盖大面积、范围广泛或非常彻底和全面的事物。它可以适用于物理空间、时间段或研究、调查或经验的深度。

«Extensive» describe algo que cubre una gran área, tiene un amplio alcance o es muy minucioso y completo. Puede aplicarse al espacio físico, períodos de tiempo o la profundidad de estudio, investigación o experiencia.

「extensive」は、大きな面積をカバーする、範囲が広い、または非常に徹底的で包括的なものを表します。物理的な空間、期間、または研究、調査、経験の深さに適用できます。

Extensive는 넓은 범위를 아우르거나, 범위가 넓거나, 매우 철저하고 포괄적인 것을 나타낸다. 물리적 공간, 기간, 또는 학습, 연구, 경험의 깊이에 적용될 수 있다.

Examples

The library has an extensive collection of rare books.
图书馆收藏了大量珍本书籍。
La biblioteca tiene una extensa colección de libros raros.
図書館には希少本の膨大なコレクションがある。
도서관에는 희귀본의 방대한 소장품이 있다.
The house suffered extensive damage in the storm.
房屋在暴风雨中遭受了严重损坏。
La casa sufrió daños extensos en la tormenta.
家は嵐で大きな被害を受けた。
집은 폭풍으로 큰 피해를 입었다.
She has extensive experience in the healthcare industry.
她在医疗保健行业有丰富的经验。
Ella tiene amplia experiencia en la industria de la salud.
彼女は医療業界で豊富な経験を持っている。
그녀는 의료 업계에서 풍부한 경험을 가지고 있다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Late Latin 'extensivus' meaning 'capable of being extended', from Latin 'extensus', past participle of 'extendere' (to stretch out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'tendere' (to stretch). Related to 'extend', 'tent', and 'tension'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal