Encompassing: meaning, definitions and examples

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encompassing

 

[ ษชnหˆkสŒmpษ™sษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a broad sense

Including or covering all the relevant aspects, ideas, or elements.

Synonyms

complete, comprehensive, inclusive, overall.

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Word Description / Examples
encompassing

Used when describing something that covers or includes a wide range of elements or aspects.

  • The museum's collection is encompassing, featuring art from every continent.
  • Her interests were encompassing, including everything from science to the arts.
comprehensive

Used when something is thorough and includes all or nearly all elements or aspects. Ideal for detailed and extensive scopes.

  • The book provides a comprehensive overview of European history.
  • They conducted a comprehensive review of the company's policies.
inclusive

Used to denote that something includes a wide range of items or people, often highlighting diversity and acceptance.

  • The policy is inclusive, considering the needs of all communities.
  • They strive to create an inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
complete

Used to indicate that something is whole, with no parts missing or omitted. Often emphasizes the state of being finished or entire.

  • She delivered a complete report on the project.
  • He has a complete set of the authorโ€™s works.
overall

Used to summarize the total or general aspect of something, often giving a broad perspective.

  • Overall, the event was a great success.
  • The overall quality of the product is impressive.

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.
Context #2 | Verb

surrounding or enclosing

Surround and have or hold within.

Synonyms

embrace, enclose, envelop, surround.

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Word Description / Examples
encompassing

This word was already explained above.

  • His studies were encompassing a broad range of fields.
enclose

Enclose is appropriate for situations where you are talking about physically surrounding something or putting something inside a space.

  • Please enclose this letter in the envelope provided.
  • The garden is enclosed by a white picket fence.
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.

  • The castle is surrounded by a large moat.
  • He felt surrounded by friends and family at the party.
envelop

Envelop is used when something completely covers or surrounds another, often in a way that is protective or concealing.

  • The mist enveloped the entire village, making it hard to see.
  • She felt enveloped in warmth after entering the cozy room.
embrace

This word is best used when talking about holding someone warmly with the arms, or to accept eagerly an idea or practice.

  • They embraced each other tightly after the long separation.
  • The community embraced the new policy with enthusiasm.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrangente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umfassend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meliputi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัะตะพั…ะพะฟะปัŽัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obejmujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ๆ‹ฌ็š„ใช (ใปใ†ใ‹ใคใฆใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท englobant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abarcador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapsayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ด„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zahrnujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zahล•ลˆajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…ๆ‹ฌ็š„ (bฤokuรฒ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vkljuฤujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfangsmikill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผั‚ะธั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hatษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,400, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.