Yelpazede

Yelpazede is a Turkish locative phrase formed from the noun yelpaze, meaning range or spectrum, combined with the locative suffix -de to mean “in the range” or “within the spectrum.” In usage, yelpazede describes something that lies within a broader set of possibilities, measurements, or categories. The phrase is common in both everyday language and formal writing, including journalism, academia, and policy discussions, where it helps express containment within a continuum rather than a single point.

Etymology: The base noun yelpaze denotes a spread or array and literally refers to a folding fan. The metaphorical extension to describe ranges of values or options is well established in Turkish. The form yelpazede is the locative case, signaling location within that spread.

Usage notes: Typical collocations include yelpazede yer almak (to fall within the range), yelpazeyi kapsamak (to encompass the range), and phrases such as geniş yelpaze (wide range) or çeşitli yelpaze (varied range). The term emphasizes inclusivity within a spectrum and is especially common in statistical, scientific, and evaluative contexts.

See also: Turkish language; Turkish expressions of range; yelpaze.