a. Equally extensive; having equal extent;
a. [ L. extensivus: cf. F. extensif. See Extend. ]
Silver beaters choose the finest coin, as that which is most extensive under the hammer. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. To a great extent; widely; largely;
n. The state of being extensive; wideness; largeness; extent; diffusiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]