all-embracing

American  

[awl-em-brey-sing] / ˈɔl ɛmˈbreɪ sɪŋ /

adjective

1. covering or applying to all parts, types, things, or people; all-inclusive or all-encompassing; blanket.

   Revolution, as opposed to reform, is something radical and all-embracing, touching all aspects of society.

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Etymology

Origin of all-embracing

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

All-embracing as the Greek Service Books are, curiously enough, strictly speaking, they contain no Thanksgiving services.

From Hymns from the Morningland Being Translations, Centos and Suggestions from the Service Books of the Holy Eastern Church by Brownlie, John

All-embracing Goethe, remember, was nearly as keen on science as on art.

From And Even Now by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

Of the Absolute, the Infinite, the All-embracing, we can at our present stage know nothing, except that It is; we can say nothing that is not a limitation, and therefore inaccurate.

From A Textbook of Theosophy by Leadbeater, C. W. (Charles Webster)

The All-embracing Wisdom, issuing and shining from the Most Holy Ancient, shines not otherwise than as male and female.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

These springs he enumerates in elaborate tables; and glancing over them this morning before getting up, I began with Charity, All-embracing Benevolence, Love of Knowledge, Laudable Ambition, Godly Zeal.

From More Trivia by Smith, Logan Pearsall

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