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Definition & Meaning of "encompassing"in English

encompassing
01

enclosing something on all sides 

Approving
Formal
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most encompassing
Comparative
more encompassing
gradable
Examples
The encompassing trees provided shade for the entire park. 
02

including or covering a wide range or scope 

Examples
The university's curriculum was designed to offer an encompassing education, covering various disciplines to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge base. 
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