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encompassing

adjectiveformal/ɐ.bɐɾ.ˈkɐ̃.tɨ/medium

a·bar·can·te

Definition

That encompasses or includes a wide range or variety; broad, comprehensive.
The book provides an encompassing overview of European history.
Her research is encompassing in its scope.
Common collocations
encompassing viewencompassing study

Etymology

Do espanhol 'abarcante' ou do verbo 'abarcar' + -ante.

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