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Meaning of extensively
The primary meaning of the word "extensively" is to a great extent or degree.
Etymology of extensively
The word "extensively" has its roots in the Latin words "extensivus," meaning "stretched out" or "extended," and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is widespread or comprehensive in scope.
Synonyms
broadly
widely
extensively
thoroughly
comprehensively
painstakingly
meticulously
exhaustively
rigorously
scrupulously
carefully
diligently
assiduously
sedulously
industriously
tirelessly
unflaggingly
unremittingly
persistently
doggedly
indefatigably
thoroughly
completely
utterly
totally
wholly
entirely
fully
largely
greatly
considerably
substantially
significantly
markedly
noticeably
obviously
clearly
evidently
palpably
manifestly
plainly
patently
glaringly
strikingly
conspicuously
prominently
noticeably
visibly
appreciably
perceptibly
discernibly
tangibly
materially
substantially
remarkably
extraordinarily
exceptionally
unusually
singularly
uniquely
distinctively
characteristically
typically
ordinarily
commonly
habitually
usually
normally
generally
customarily
traditionally
conventionally
regularly
frequently
often
repeatedly
recurrently
intermittently
sporadically
occasionally
sometimes
now and then
every so often
from time to time
Definitions
- To a great extent or degree
- * Over a large area or period of time
- * In a thorough and detailed manner
Usage Examples
- The company has been researching the new technology extensively over the past year.
- * She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
- * The new policy will be implemented extensively across all departments.
Antonyms
narrowly
limitedly
restrictedly
partially
incompletely
slightly
marginally
barely
hardly
minimally
insufficiently
inadequately
scantily
sparely
meagerly
poorly
inadequately
deficiently
insufficiently
sketchily
cursorily
superficially
lightly
faintly
vaguely
obscurely
dimly
indistinctly
faintly
feebly
weakly
mildly
moderately
reasonably
fairly
somewhat
rather
relatively
comparatively
slightly
partially
incompletely
imperfectly