far-reach·ing

(fär′rē′chĭng)

adj.

Having a wide range, influence, or effect: the far-reaching implications of a major new epidemic.

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far-reaching

adj

extensive in influence, effect, or range

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far′-reach′ing

adj.

extending far in influence, effect, etc.: The effect of the speech was far-reaching.

[1815–25]

far′-reach′ing•ly, adv.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

far-reaching

adjective extensive, important, significant, sweeping, broad, widespread, pervasive, momentous far-reaching reforms on human rights

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far-reaching

adjective

Covering a wide scope:

all-around, all-inclusive, all-round, broad, broad-spectrum, comprehensive, expansive, extended, extensive, far-ranging, general, global, inclusive, large, overall, sweeping, wide-ranging, wide-reaching, widespread.

Translations

far-reaching

[ˈfɑːˈriːtʃɪŋ] ADJ [effect] → transcendental, de gran alcance

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far-reaching

adj → weitreichend, weit reichend

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far-reaching

[ˌfɑːˈriːtʃɪŋ] adj (effect) → di larga or vasta portata