Kiterjedt

Kiterjedt is a Hungarian adjective meaning extensive, wide-ranging, or broad in scope. It can describe physical extent, such as a large area or network, as well as the breadth of non-physical concepts like knowledge, influence, or activities. The nuance emphasizes both size and scope, rather than mere length.

The word derives from the verb kiterjed, meaning to extend or spread outward, with ki- indicating outward direction. It agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, for example: kiterjedt terület (extensive area), kiterjedt hálózat (wide network), kiterjedt kutatási tevékenység (extensive research activity). Predicative use is also possible: A terület kiterjedt; A szervezet kiterjedt tevékenysége.

In usage, kiterjedt is common in formal or descriptive prose, including journalism, academic writing, and official reports. It tends to pair with concrete nouns for spatial breadth but can also describe abstract breadth, such as a kiterjedt kutatási program. Related terms include széleskörű (broad in scope) and terjedelmes (voluminous or lengthy), each with slightly different nuance.