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
Usage and nuance: omfangsrike conveys that something is not only large in size but also broad in
Translations: common equivalents in English include extensive, wide-ranging, far-reaching, and comprehensive. The term is versatile for
- 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.)