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a wide subject

[ə waɪd ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: wide subjects
um assunto amplo / um tema abrangente
1. A topic or subject matter that encompasses many aspects, areas, or perspectives; a broad or extensive field of study or discussion
Climate change is a wide subject that involves science, politics, and economics.
Mudanças climáticas é um assunto amplo que envolve ciência, política e economia.
2. A subject with many dimensions, subtopics, or areas to explore
History is a wide subject with countless periods and civilizations to study.
História é um tema abrangente com inúmeros períodos e civilizações para estudar.
Synonyms
a broad subjectan extensive subjecta comprehensive subjecta vast subjecta far-reaching subject
Antonyms
a narrow subjecta limited subjecta specific subjecta focused subjecta restricted subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
um assunto amplo / um tema abrangente
Most commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
um assunto vasto / um tema de grande alcance
Portuguese European may prefer 'vasto' over 'amplo' in academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

open up a can of worms (used when discussing a wide, complicated subject)
a lot to unpack (indicating a wide subject with many elements)
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