far-reaching

[fahr-ree-ching]

adjective

1. extending far in influence, effect, etc..

   the far-reaching effect of his speech.

far-reaching

adjective

1. extensive in influence, effect, or range

Other Word Forms

• far-reachingly adverb
• far-reachingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-reaching¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Related Words

• extensive 
• important 
• momentous 
• pervasive 
• significant 
• sweeping