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- pronunciation:
- en
kuhm
pihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
encompasses, encompassing, encompassed |
| definition 1: |
to surround or enclose.
A large, new stadium encompasses the playing field.Several layers of atmosphere encompass the planet.- synonyms:
- enclose, envelop, surround
- similar words:
- belt, embrace, encircle, environ, enwrap, girdle, girth, ring
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| definition 2: |
to include, esp. to include all of.
This book encompasses the latest theories advanced in astronomy.The course content will encompass the most important literary works of the Romantic period.- synonyms:
- embrace
- similar words:
- comprehend, comprise, consist of, contain, cover, include, incorporate, survey
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| related words: |
besiege, circle, embody, gird, hold, limit, margin, sphere |
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| derivation: |
encompassment (n.) |
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