All-encompassing: meaning, definitions and examples

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all-encompassing

 

[ ˌɔːlɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

Including or covering everything or everyone; comprehensive.

Synonyms

complete, comprehensive, extensive, inclusive

Examples of usage

  • It was an all-encompassing survey of contemporary European literature.
  • The company aimed to provide an all-encompassing service to its clients.
  • The project required an all-encompassing approach to ensure its success.

Translations

Translations of the word "all-encompassing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrangente

🇮🇳 सर्वव्यापी

🇩🇪 umfassend

🇮🇩 menyeluruh

🇺🇦 всеохоплюючий

🇵🇱 wszechogarniający

🇯🇵 包括的な (hōkatsuteki na)

🇫🇷 global

🇪🇸 todoabarcante

🇹🇷 kapsamlı

🇰🇷 포괄적인 (pogwaljeog-in)

🇸🇦 شامل

🇨🇿 všeobsažný

🇸🇰 všeobsažný

🇨🇳 包罗万象的 (bāoluó wànxiàng de)

🇸🇮 vseobsegajoč

🇮🇸 alltumlykjandi

🇰🇿 қамтитын

🇬🇪 ყოვლისმომცველი

🇦🇿 əhatəli

🇲🇽 todoabarcante

Etymology

The term 'all-encompassing' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'all' and 'encompassing'. It signifies the idea of including or covering everything, leaving nothing out. The concept of something being all-encompassing has been used in various fields, from literature to business, to describe a comprehensive and inclusive approach.