No. 15,593 in German
weitreichend
Far-reaching.
In a sentence
Dieses Gesetz hat weitreichende Konsequenzen für die Gesellschaft.
This law has far-reaching consequences for society.
The word 'weitreichende' describes the broad and significant impact of the consequences.
Die Politiker diskutierten eine weitreichende Reform des Bildungssystems.
The politicians discussed a comprehensive reform of the educational system.
Here, 'weitreichende' emphasizes the extensive scope of the reform being considered.
Er konnte eine weitreichende Aussicht von der Bergspitze genießen.
He could enjoy a far-reaching view from the mountain peak.
In this sentence, 'weitreichende' is used to depict the extensive and expansive nature of the view.
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