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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 | ||
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