weit verbreitete
Translation
widespread, common, prevalent
Examples
Das ist eine weit verbreitete Ansicht.
That is a widespread view.
Er kennt viele weit verbreitete Mythen.
He knows many widespread myths.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) as an adjective before a noun. This is a widespread opinion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gängig (common), üblich (usual); Antonyms: selten (rare)
Etymology
Combination of 'weit' (wide) and 'verbreitet' (spread). The -e is an adjectival ending.
Memory Tips
This is the inflected form used before a noun, e.g., 'eine weit verbreitete Meinung' (a widespread opinion).