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Large-Area

/ˈlɑːrdʒ ˈɛəriə/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Referring to a significant or extensive physical space or surface.

    "The large-area solar panels are designed to capture more sunlight."
  2. 2

    Used to describe systems or technologies that operate over a wide spatial range.

    "The large-area network provides connectivity across multiple regions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'large-area' combines 'large', derived from Old English 'scoor', meaning 'great in size', and 'area', from Latin 'area', meaning 'open space'. The compound form emerged in the 20th century, particularly in scientific and technical contexts to describe extensive spatial dimensions.

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