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all-encompassing

American  
[awl-en-kuhm-puh-sing] / ˈɔl ɛnˈkʌm pə sɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking in or including everything; comprehensive, universal, or all-embracing.

    The diner features an all-encompassing menu, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, cocktails, and dinner, in a range of cuisines.

Etymology

Origin of all-encompassing

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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What made Mumbai's tryst with Art Deco particularly interesting was how the city embraced its hallmarks in a truly all-encompassing manner.

From BBC

But, perhaps more important to market health, Friday’s rally was all-encompassing.

From Barron's

They are generated by disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by the solar wind, which is an all-encompassing river of charged particles emitted by stars.

From Salon

Beyond the players, the XFL has tried to innovate with creative rule changes and all-encompassing access for viewers.

From Washington Times

In Iran, the hijab - and the all-encompassing black chador worn by some - has long been a political symbol as well.

From Washington Times

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