The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
broad in scope or content
Synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, panoptic, wide
Meaning #2:
closely encircling
Synonym: surrounding
encompassing
| WordNet: encompassing |
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- integumentary system (anatomy)
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- Collins, Arthur (Quotes By)
