Kapsamsal

Kapsamsal is a Turkish adjective that describes something pertaining to the scope, content, or overall coverage of a subject. In practice it is used to characterize approaches, analyses, or designs that intend to be broad and integrative, addressing multiple facets within a single framework. The term derives from kök "kapsam" meaning scope or coverage, with the suffix -sal forming an adjective meaning "pertaining to" or "characteristic of." In English, kapsamsal is often translated as comprehensive or holistic, depending on context; it is distinct from kapsayıcı, which more specifically conveys inclusiveness or all-encompassing reach.

In usage, kapsamsal appears most commonly in formal or academic Turkish. Examples include kapsamsal bir yaklaşım (a comprehensive/holistic approach), kapsamsal analiz (a comprehensive analysis), or kapsamsal planlama (holistic planning). It signals an emphasis on integrating diverse elements, stakeholders, or dimensions rather than focusing on a narrow slice.

Related terms include kapsam (scope), kapsamlı (broad in scope or comprehensive), and kapsayıcı (inclusive). While kapsamsal and kapsamlı are often used interchangeably in some contexts, kapsamsal tends to foreground the completeness and integrative character of the subject, whereas kapsamlı can be more general about breadth. As such, kapsamsal is a relatively specialized term in Turkish discourse, typically found in academic, policy, and professional writing.