aufgefächerten

Aufgefächert is a German word that translates to fanned out, spread out, or splayed. It describes a state where something is opened or arranged in a fan-like shape. This can apply to various contexts. For example, a deck of cards might be described as aufgefächert if it has been spread out for a player to choose from. In botany, leaves or petals that spread outwards from a central point in a radiating pattern could be termed aufgefächert. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or a group that has expanded or diversified. For instance, a range of options or possibilities might be described as aufgefächert, indicating a wide selection. The visual aspect of something being opened and spread is central to the meaning of aufgefächert, creating a sense of expansion and openness.