far-reaching

American  

[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /

adjective

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

   the far-reaching effect of his speech.

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far-reaching British  

adjective

1. extensive in influence, effect, or range

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Other Word Forms

• far-reachingly adverb
• far-reachingness noun

Etymology

Origin of far-reaching

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Together, the ability to generate and detect femtosecond UV-C laser pulses could have far-reaching effects across many advanced applications.

From Science Daily

In the US, however, several former officials and defence analysts said a military operation is extremely unlikely, given its far-reaching implications for US-European alliances.

From BBC

Study co-author Professor Kate Quinlan says the findings could have far-reaching implications beyond Sickle Cell disease.

From Science Daily

In Venezuela, however, the administration has far-reaching goals and a strategy for achieving them that appears in flux.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The implications are far-reaching -- from designing healthier cities and schoolyards to guiding ecosystem restoration and rethinking green infrastructure."

From Science Daily

Related Words

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