all-encompassing
/ɔːl ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/adjective★Intermediate
formal
including or involving everything; comprehensive
Her knowledge of the subject was all-encompassing, leaving no detail unexplored.
She knew everything about the subject, covering every possible detail.
The museum's collection is all-encompassing, featuring artifacts from every era.
The museum's collection is very broad, including items from all historical periods.
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Often used to describe something that is thorough or complete in scope.
Collocations
all-encompassing viewa comprehensive perspectiveall-encompassing approacha thorough method
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Related Phrases
all-inclusivephrase
including everything
all-embracingphrase
covering everything
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'all-encompassing' to emphasize thoroughness or completeness in a formal context.
📖Word Origin
From 'all' (every) + 'encompass' (to surround or include). First recorded in the mid-19th century.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts to describe something that covers all aspects of a subject or area.
Word Breakdown
all
every
rootencompass
to surround or include
root-ing
present participle form
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