English adjective: encompassing | |||
1. | encompassing broad in scope or content | ||
Samples | Across-the-board pay increases. An all-embracing definition. Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators. An invention with broad applications. A panoptic study of Soviet nationality. Granted him wide powers. | ||
Synonyms | across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, panoptic, wide | ||
Similar | comprehensive | ||
Antonyms | incomprehensive, noncomprehensive | ||
2. | encompassing closely encircling | ||
Samples | Encompassing mountain ranges. The surrounding countryside. | ||
Synonyms | circumferent, surrounding | ||
Similar | close | ||
Antonyms | distant | ||