Widespreadness: meaning, definitions and examples
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widespreadness
[ ˈwaɪdˌsprɛdnəs ]
the widespreadness of the issue
The state or quality of being widespread; prevalence over a large area or among many individuals.
Synonyms
pervasiveness, prevalence, ubiquity
Examples of usage
- The widespreadness of pollution is a global concern.
- The widespreadness of misinformation on social media is alarming.
the widespreadness of the disease
The extent to which a disease is present and affecting a large number of individuals in a particular population or region.
Synonyms
frequency, incidence, prevalence
Examples of usage
- The widespreadness of COVID-19 has led to significant health challenges.
- The widespreadness of malaria in tropical regions calls for urgent intervention.
Translations
Translations of the word "widespreadness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amplitude
🇮🇳 व्यापकता
🇩🇪 Verbreitung
🇮🇩 penyebaran
🇺🇦 поширеність
🇵🇱 rozpowszechnienie
🇯🇵 広がり
🇫🇷 ampleur
- diffusion
- propagation
🇪🇸 amplitud
🇹🇷 yaygınlık
🇰🇷 확산
🇸🇦 انتشار
🇨🇿 rozšířenost
🇸🇰 rozšírenosť
🇨🇳 普及
🇸🇮 razširjenost
🇮🇸 útbreiðsla
🇰🇿 таралу
🇬🇪 გავრცელებულობა
🇦🇿 yayılma
🇲🇽 amplitud
Word origin
The word 'widespreadness' is a derivative of the adjective 'widespread,' which originated in the early 17th century. The term 'widespread' combines 'wide' and 'spread,' emphasizing the extensive or broad distribution of something. Over time, 'widespreadness' emerged to describe the state or quality of being widespread, particularly in relation to issues, diseases, or phenomena. The concept of widespreadness underscores the prevalence or pervasiveness of a particular condition or occurrence.