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ALL-ENCOMPASSING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does all-encompassing mean?
• ALL-ENCOMPASSING (adjective)
The adjective ALL-ENCOMPASSING has 1 sense:
1. broad in scope or content
Familiarity information: ALL-ENCOMPASSING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ALL-ENCOMPASSING (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Broad in scope or content
Synonyms:
across-the-board; all-embracing; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; blanket; broad; encompassing; extensive; panoptic; wide
Context example:
granted him wide powers
Similar:
comprehensive (including all or everything)
Context examples
Once your ruler Mars moves into Aquarius on March 30, the all-encompassing emphasis on your career will lessen.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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