all-embracing
all-em·brac·ing
(ôl′ĕm-brā′sĭng)adj.
Applying to or including everything: an all-embracing definition of art.
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all-embracing
adj
including everyone or everything
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all′-embrac′ing
adj.
applying to all or everything; all-inclusive: an all-embracing philosophy.
[1820–30]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. | all-embracing - broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers" comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
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