longerranged

Longerranged is a theoretical term used to describe systems in which interactions, influences, or dependencies extend over greater distances than in conventional long-range models. It signals an extension of the range of influence beyond standard long-range behavior, often implying a slower decay of interaction strength with distance and stronger far-reaching effects. The term is typically employed in discussions of physics, mathematics, and network science where traditional categories of locality and nonlocality are found insufficient.

In physics and related disciplines, longerranged interactions are often described by power-law decays that persist more prominently than in typical long-range cases. While conventional long-range models may use a threshold decay exponent, longerranged models emphasize even slower attenuation, leading to nonlocal consequences that challenge standard locality assumptions. In network science and sociology, the concept is used to capture scenarios where information, influence, or contagion remains important across large separations in a graph or social space, complicating predictions based on nearest-neighbor interactions alone.

Distinction from long-range: longerranged denotes an intensification or extension of range beyond what is ordinarily classified as long-range, focusing on quantitative, slower decay and the resulting impact on modeling, simulations, and data interpretation. Because it is not a standardized term, definitions and criteria vary by author or field, and it is often used descriptively rather than as a fixed classifier.

See also: long-range interaction, power-law decay, nonlocal interaction, long-range dependence, complex networks.