Ex*ten"sive (?), a. [L.
extensivus: cf. F. extensif. See Extend.]
1. 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.
2. Capable of being extended.
[Obs.]
Silver beaters choose the finest coin, as that which
is most extensive under the hammer.
Boyle.