long-range

UK: ˌlɒŋ ˈreɪndʒ | US: ˌlɔːŋ ˈreɪndʒ

Definition

  1. adj. covering a great distance or time

  2. adj. involving planning for the distant future

  3. adj. (of weapons) capable of reaching distant targets

Structure
long <extended in space/time>range <scope or distance>
Etymology

The word combines "long," from Old English lang, meaning "extended in space or duration," and "range," from Old French range (to arrange in a line), derived from reng (line or row). Together, they describe something designed to operate or project over a significant distance or time span, reflecting both physical and metaphorical extension.

Examples

  1. The military deployed long-range missiles for the exercise.

  2. She specializes in long-range financial planning for corporations.

  3. The drone has a long-range battery life of 12 hours.

  4. Their friendship was built on long-range trust and mutual respect.

  5. The telescope captures long-range images of distant galaxies.