German word

weithin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯tˌhɪn/

Meaning

  • adverbwidely

Example

Die Nachricht ist weithin bekannt.

The news is widely known.

Illustration for weithin (widely)

More examples

Die Regel ist weithin anwendbar.

The rule is widely applicable.

Core concept

A reputation travels beyond its starting point and reaches distant communities.

Common phrases

  • weithin anwendbar

    widely applicable

  • weithin akzeptiert

    widely accepted

  • weithin bekannt

    widely known

Similar words

weit: Across a considerable distance or over an extensive area.
weitgehend: True in most respects or covering the main part.
allgemein: Common to many people, cases, or situations.

Definition in German

über einen großen Bereich oder für viele Personen und Orte zutreffend

Word origin

Weithin is formed from weit and hin, whose combination originally described something extending far away and came to express broad reach more generally.

Usage tips

  • Weithin can describe recognition or validity across many people or places, while weitgehend usually means largely or for the most part.

Other meanings

  • far and wideadverb

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