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estensivo

extensive

adjective eh-sten-ZEE-voh Rare
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Origin: From Latin extensivus, from extendere (to extend).

Also means

broad

Usage Note

Estensivo means relating to extension or scope, often in academic or agricultural contexts: agricoltura estensiva (extensive farming, i.e. low-input over large areas) contrasts with agricoltura intensiva. In linguistics senso estensivo means a broader semantic range. Do not confuse with esteso (physically spread out or large in area).

Examples

"L'allevamento estensivo rispetta meglio l'ambiente."

Natural Translation

Extensive farming respects the environment better.

Literal Translation

The farming extensive respects better the environment.

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