Encompassing: meaning, definitions and examples
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encompassing
[ ษชnหkสmpษsษชล ]
in a broad sense
Including or covering all the relevant aspects, ideas, or elements.
Synonyms
complete, comprehensive, inclusive, overall.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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encompassing |
Used when describing something that covers or includes a wide range of elements or aspects.
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comprehensive |
Used when something is thorough and includes all or nearly all elements or aspects. Ideal for detailed and extensive scopes.
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inclusive |
Used to denote that something includes a wide range of items or people, often highlighting diversity and acceptance.
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complete |
Used to indicate that something is whole, with no parts missing or omitted. Often emphasizes the state of being finished or entire.
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overall |
Used to summarize the total or general aspect of something, often giving a broad perspective.
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Examples of usage
- The report provides an encompassing overview of the current situation.
- Her speech was all-encompassing, addressing every possible concern.
- The project aims to create an encompassing solution to the problem.
surrounding or enclosing
Surround and have or hold within.
Synonyms
embrace, enclose, envelop, surround.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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encompassing |
This word was already explained above.
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enclose |
Enclose is appropriate for situations where you are talking about physically surrounding something or putting something inside a space.
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surround |
This word is useful when describing something that is on all sides of an object or person, often for protective, natural, or situational reasons.
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envelop |
Envelop is used when something completely covers or surrounds another, often in a way that is protective or concealing.
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embrace |
This word is best used when talking about holding someone warmly with the arms, or to accept eagerly an idea or practice.
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Examples of usage
- The garden was encompassed by a tall hedge.
- The town is encompassed by beautiful countryside.
- His arms were warm as they encompassed her.
Translations
Translations of the word "encompassing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abrangente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเค
๐ฉ๐ช umfassend
๐ฎ๐ฉ meliputi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะตะพั ะพะฟะปัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obejmujฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๆฌ็ใช (ใปใใใคใฆใใช)
๐ซ๐ท englobant
๐ช๐ธ abarcador
๐น๐ท kapsayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ด์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ zahrnujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zahลลajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๆฌ็ (bฤokuรฒ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vkljuฤujoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ umfangsmikill
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะผัะธััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษhatษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ abarcador
Etymology
The word 'encompassing' originated from Middle English 'encompassen', from Old French 'encompasser', based on Latin 'com-' (together) + 'passus' (a step or pace). The concept of encircling or surrounding gradually evolved to include the broader sense of including all aspects. Over time, 'encompassing' has become a versatile term used in various contexts to describe completeness and inclusivity.
See also: encompassed, encompassment.