tout ensemble

/taʊt ɑnˌsɑmbəl/
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Definitions of tout ensemble
  1. noun
    an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
    synonyms: ensemble
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    type of:
    accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
  2. noun
    a total impression or effect of something made up of individual parts
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    type of:
    effect, impression
    an outward appearance
  3. adverb
    with everything considered (and neglecting details)
    synonyms: all in all, altogether, on the whole
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