extensive

/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/adj
Middle School
1

Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast.

2

Considerable in amount.

3

Serving to extend or lengthen; characterized by extension.

4

Having a combined system entropy that equals the sum of the entropies of the independent systems.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing