Szélesebben

Szélesebben is a Hungarian adverb meaning more broadly or in a broader sense. It is the comparative adverb form derived from the adjective széles (wide). Morphologically, it comes from the stem széles- with the comparative suffix -ebb- to form szélesebb, followed by the adverbial suffix -en, yielding szélesebben. In usage, it conveys that something is considered, described, or applied with greater breadth than before.

The word is most common in more formal or analytical contexts, where distinctions of scope, openness, or applicability are being discussed. It often appears with verbs of interpretation, examination, or application, such as értelmezni (to interpret) or körülhatárolni (to delimit). When a plain adverb meaning “widely” is intended without comparison, the form szélesen is typically preferred; szélesebben adds the nuance of a comparative expansion.

Examples include: A témát szélesebben értelmezve több összefüggést találtak. (Interpreting the topic more broadly, more connections were found.) A koncepciót szélesebben alkalmazva új területekre is kiterjedt. These illustrate the typical use of szélesebben to indicate broader scope or larger applicability.

See also: széles, szélesebb, szélesen, értelmezés.