encompassing

IPA/ɛŋkˈʌmpəsɪŋ/
KK[ɛnkˈʌmpəsɪŋ]IPA/ɛnkˈʌmpəsɪŋ/

encompassing — adjective

  • encompassingpositive
  • more encompassingcomparative
  • most encompassingsuperlative

1. including many different parts or topics, not just one small area.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

including many different parts or topics, not just one small area.

例句

The museum opened an encompassing show on island food, music, and dress.

before noun: encompassing + show

Adina's report offered an encompassing view of housing, transport, and school costs.

encompassing view of several topics

同義詞
  • comprehensive

    stresses full and careful coverage, often with more detail

  • wide-ranging

    emphasizes breadth across many subjects or areas

  • inclusive

    focuses on not leaving people or views out

反義詞
  • limited

    covering only a small part of the subject

  • narrow

    focused on one small area rather than many

文法句型

an encompassing plan

an encompassing view of something

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns such as plan, view, report, or study. It suggests broad coverage gathered into one whole, not just a long list.