German word

großflächig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁoːsˌflɛːçɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivewidespread

Example

Nach dem Sturm sind großflächige Schäden sichtbar.

After the storm, widespread damage is visible.

Illustration for großflächig (widespread)

More examples

Nach dem Sturm traten großflächige Stromausfälle auf.

After the storm, widespread power outages occurred.

Core concept

A large stretch of territory or surface affected by one event or included in one planned measure.

Common phrases

  • großflächige Schäden

    widespread damage

Similar words

großräumig: Extending across a broad geographic region or spatial area.
weitläufig: Spread over a large distance or area, with parts spaced widely apart.
flächendeckend: Covering an entire region or area with little or no gaps.
ausgedehnt: Spread out over a considerable area or distance.

Definition in German

So, dass etwas sich über weite Flächen erstreckt oder auf große Flächen angewendet wird.

Word origin

The compound joins German groß ('large') and Fläche ('area, surface') before adding -ig, a suffix that forms adjectives meaning 'characterized by' the base noun.

Usage tips

  • Großflächig emphasizes surface coverage, whereas großräumig more often emphasizes a broad geographic region or spatial extent.

Other meanings

  • large-scaleadjective

Opposites

  • kleinräumigsmall-scaleadjective
  • punktuelllocalizedadjective

Related words

  • Großflächigkeitextensivenessnoun

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