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widespread.

Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd//ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/
  1. Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

    widespread belief
    widespread criticism
  2. Spread far apart.

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From wide + spread.

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