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extensity

extensity

8.8
How large or wide something is and how far it reaches
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈstɛnsɪti/
translation icon : extensidad
  • The extensity of the internet allows people to access information from all over the world.

He says this is transformed by the extensity of prudence and reflection.

Examples

  • The extensity of the forest covers thousands of acres, providing a habitat for various wildlife.

  • He says this is transformed by the extensity of prudence and reflection.

  • Instead, talkativeness, he says, gains in extensity, and he'll also talk about this as externality in just a bit as well.

  • He was impressed by the extensity of her knowledge on the subject, which seemed limitless.

Synonyms

range
vsextensity
2.9

The area or limits where something has an effect

focuses on how far or widely something extends rather than limits
extent
vsextensity
55 3.5

The area or distance something covers

is more about degree and scope, often used figuratively
broadness
vsextensity
1 2.5

Great width of a place like a road or river

applies more widely to degree and figurative scope beyond width
expansiveness
vsextensity
1 7.0

A large, wide area or an idea that seems impressive

describes static degree or range without implying growth
wideness
vsextensity
1 2.2

A large distance or range across something

refers to overall degree or range, not only physical breadth
extensiveness
vsextensity
1 7.5

Large size or range that includes many parts

is a general measure of degree or range used broadly

Antonyms

1 3.4

Little space from one side to the other making it hard to pass

A state when there is only a small amount or range of something

How Extensive

vastness
15 3.8
expanse
46 4.6
extensity
8.8
extent
685 2.3
area
487 1.0

Surface Forms

extensity singular
extensities plural

Morphology

extensity = extent (transparent) = extent + ity

The meaning corresponds directly to 'extent' with a standard nominal suffix '-ity', so the relation is clear to learners.

Etymology

Extensity comes from the same root as extend and extension, which mean 'to stretch out'. So think of something spreading or reaching across an area — that's why extensity means the range or scope something covers.