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ad. To a great extent; widely; largely.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
With regard to extension or extent.
In an extensive manner; widely; largely; to a great extent: as, a story extensively circulated.
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ad. in a widespread way
Word Usage
"Ludwig Feuerbach uses the term extensively in a criti - cal sense, coupled with “empiricism” and “positivism,” to denote historical relativism and the uncritical acceptance of the world as it presents itself."