Extensive

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Covering a large area, range, or amount. Extensive describes something that is wide-reaching, comprehensive, or substantial in scope.

“The detective conducted an extensive investigation that lasted several months.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

Syllables

ex·ten·sive

Related Words

Synonyms

comprehensive widespread vast broad

Antonyms

intensive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Four E's with X; EX- prefix and -IVE ending

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Scrabble

Worth 19 points; X (8pts) and V (4pts) score well together

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expensive

Words you can make from Extensive

Shorter words formed from the letters in “extensive”.

events invest steven eeten evene evens event evese evite exies exine exist exite exits insee inset intsv neese neist neves nieve nixes seine senex

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