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

Example Sentences

The outrage incited by the videos was so far-reaching that a dental office in Chicago called Skyline Smiles — which has no affiliation with the Santa Clarita business — has received multiple one-star reviews as people online mistake it for Grewal’s dentistry, said Dr. Deepak Neduvelil, who owns the Chicago clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

But his worries are an indication of the potentially far-reaching consequences of the change, as it creates new burdens for businesses, especially startups, with what some say could be significant fallout for innovation and economic growth.

From BBC

A study published in the Nature journal in September has revealed that smoke from Canada's wildfires has also had far-reaching, fatal consequences.

From BBC

But perhaps his more far-reaching impact, Mr Muir said, was in giving other conservatives an understanding of social media and how to reach young people.

From BBC

But this case will mark the court's first assessment of the legal basis for one of his administration's most far-reaching policies.

From BBC

Related Words

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