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

Even the Mexican navy, ranked among the nation’s most-trusted institutions, has been implicated in a far-reaching fuel-theft scheme, with 14 suspects arrested so far.

From Los Angeles Times

Their opinion relied in part on recent Supreme Court’s decisions which struck down potentially far-reaching regulations from Democratic presidents on climate change, student loan debt and COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

From Los Angeles Times

The petitioners welcomed the ruling, while legal experts warned that the decision would have far-reaching implications for employers, who will need to adjust their current leave policies to comply with the judgement.

From BBC

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

Related Words

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