encompassing meaning and definition

ENCOMPASSING adjective

Definition of encompassing (adjective)

1. broad in scope or content
   • "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"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers"
   • synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, panoptic, wide
2. closely encircling
   • "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside"
   • synonyms: circumferent, surrounding