encompassing
verb
Form of encompass , present participle of encompass.
Simple meaning
Include in scope.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of encompass
Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
present participle of encompass
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
present participle of encompass
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
present participle of encompass
To form a circle around; to encircle.
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This meaning: Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Used this way, encompassing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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