Átterjedt

Átterjedt is a Hungarian term that functions as the past tense form of the verb átterjed, meaning to spread across or to become widespread. It is used to describe something that has propagated, extended its reach, or become common across a region, group, or medium. The prefix át- adds a sense of crossing or crossing over a boundary to the root terjed, which means to spread.

In usage, átterjedt can refer to physical spread, such as a disease or a contagion, as well as the spread of information, ideas, rumors, or influence. It is commonly found in journalism, scientific writing, and everyday language when reporting that a phenomenon has reached a broader audience or area. The form can appear with different subjects, for example: a disease spreading through a city, a rumor circulating through a school, or a theory gaining traction within a community.

The term is closely related to elterjedt, another Hungarian verb meaning to become widespread, but átterjedt often emphasizes movement across boundaries or into new areas. Both forms are part of the broader vocabulary used to describe diffusion and dissemination in social, cultural, and physical contexts.

Examples:

- A fertőzés gyorsan átterjedt az egész városban. (The infection quickly spread across the entire city.)

- A pletyka gyorsan átterjedt az iskolában. (The rumor spread quickly at the school.)

- Az új elmélet átterjedt a tudományos közösségben. (The new theory spread through the scientific community.)

- Az információ már átterjedt a közösségi médiában. (The information has already spread on social media.)