wide-ranging

[wahyd-reyn-jing]

adjective

1. extending over a large area; extensive or diversified in scope.

   wide-ranging lands; a wide-ranging discussion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wide-ranging¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Related Words

• broad 
• comprehensive 
• considerable 
• expanded 
• huge 
• large 
• large-scale 
• lengthy 
• major 
• pervasive 
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• sweeping 
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• voluminous