That of great extension can be described as vast.
Vast is an adjective that refers to something extended, dilated or very large . You have to go to Latin to find the etymological origin of the term: it emanates from vastus , which can be translated as “desert or void” .
The vast, therefore, is the opposite of the limited or small . For example: “The king exercised his dominion over a very vast territory that extended for thousands and thousands of kilometers” , “The club announced the signing of a player with a vast experience in the European leagues” , “I have completed a vast journey to get here.”
From the physical to the abstract
The notion of vast can be applied to physical (concrete) or abstract (symbolic) issues . A vast desert is a large desert surface, just as a very vast plain is a flat region that is characterized by its dimensions. This can be physically verified with a measurement . On the other hand, talking about vast knowledge or a vast career is more linked to something abstract.
It is important not to confuse the concept of vasto with basto , a suit from the Spanish deck. The clubs, along with the swords, the golds and the cups, are part of this deck that is used in numerous card games.
The vastus muscle is located in the leg.
vastus muscle
The vastus muscle , for its part, is a muscle of the thigh that acts in the extension of the leg. This muscle extends from the hip joint to the kneecap.
Specifically, there are two muscles that receive that name:
- Vastus lateralis muscle , which is a part of the quadriceps.
- Vastus medialis muscle . It is identified because it is shaped like a teardrop and because, within the quadriceps, it is the area that is closest to it.
An Italian municipality
Vasto , on the other hand, is an Italian municipality located in the province of Chieti , in the Abruzzo region. It has about 40,000 inhabitants and stands out for its historical attractions and its beautiful beaches.
There are many corners of interest that deserve to be known in this Italian town. However, among all of them the Punta Aderci Natural Reserve and the Palazzo D'Avalos stand out.
Giuseppe Lanza del Vasto
In addition to all the above, we would have to highlight the existence of an important Italian philosopher and artist whose last name is the term we are now analyzing. This is Giuseppe Lanza del Vasto ( 1901 – 1981 ), who is known not only for having been a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi , but also for having carried out the creation of the Community of the Ark .
His commitment to environmentalism and his strong conviction to solve problems without using violence were other main pillars of the personality of this man, who carried out the creation of literary works such as “Pilgrimage to the Sources” . In this he came to take an exhaustive tour of what was his first trip to India , his first meeting with his teacher and his visit to the Ganges .