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expansive subjects

[ɪkˈspænsɪv ˈsʌbdʒɪkts]
noun phrase
temas expansivos / assuntos abrangentes
1. Topics or subjects that are broad in scope, covering wide areas of knowledge or discussion; subjects that allow for extensive exploration and development
Philosophy and history are expansive subjects that invite deep analysis.
Filosofia e história são temas expansivos que convidam análise profunda.
2. Subjects that tend to grow or increase in complexity and comprehensiveness over time
Climate change has become one of the most expansive subjects in contemporary science.
Mudança climática tornou-se um dos assuntos mais abrangentes na ciência contemporânea.
Synonyms
broad subjectswide-ranging topicscomprehensive subjectsfar-reaching topicsextensive subjects
Antonyms
narrow subjectslimited topicsrestricted subjectsspecific topicsfocused subjects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temas expansivos / assuntos abrangentes
Most common usage in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
tópicos expansivos
Alternative formal usage in academic circles
Portugal
disciplinas abrangentes / temas de grande alcance
Preferred in Portuguese Portuguese, emphasizing breadth

Related Idioms & Phrases

broaden one's horizons
open up new avenues
cast a wide net
go deep into a subject
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