adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a tax: applying to most or all taxpayers or transactions, rather than a targeted subset. not-comparable
2. 2
   Broadly based, wide-ranging. not-comparable

   "In the current situation, we can only dream of a broad-based long-term commitment to public transport in the UK."

Synonyms

All synonyms

absoluteall embracingall outall pervadingbornbroad

Antonyms

All antonyms

narrow-based

Example

More examples

"Women's Liberation is a broad-based but informal popular movement."

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