all-encompassing

/ɑlɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/
/ɔlɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/
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Definitions of all-encompassing
  1. adjective
    broad in scope or content
    synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, sweeping, wide
    comprehensive, overarching
    including all or everything
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