omfangsrike

Omfangsrike is a Norwegian adjective meaning extensive, wide-ranging, or substantial in scope. It is used to describe plans, measures, projects, or phenomena characterized by breadth or complexity. In written and formal Norwegian, omfangsrike typically modifies plural nouns, as in omfangsrike tiltak (extensive measures).

The word is formed from omfang (scope, extent) and the suffix -srik (rich in). The basic form is omfangsrik for masculine or feminine singular, omfangsrikt for neuter singular, with omfangsrike serving as the plural indefinite form. This inflection reflects Norwegian adjective agreement with the noun it modifies.

Usage and nuance: omfangsrike conveys that something is not only large in size but also broad in scope or variety, often implying substantial resources, effort, or complexity. It tends to appear in formal or policy-related discourse and can carry a neutral to slightly evaluative tone, depending on context. Related synonyms include omfattende, vidtgående, and bred, which share a sense of breadth but with different nuance.

Translations: common equivalents in English include extensive, wide-ranging, far-reaching, and comprehensive. The term is versatile for describing government reforms, research programs, or strategic plans that cover many aspects or require significant commitment.

Examples:

- Regjeringens omfangsrike reformer krever bred politisk enighet. (The government’s wide-ranging reforms require broad political consensus.)

- De foreslår omfangsrike tiltak mot klimaendringer. (They propose extensive measures to combat climate change.)

See also: omfattende, vidtgående, bred, omfang.