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encompasses


Meanings
  • verb

    To include or contain within something; to embrace or surround completely.

  • verb

    To extend over or cover completely; to include all parts or aspects of.


Synonyms

comprehend , embrace
Rhymes
Words rhyming with encompasses
compasses , appasises , passes , rasses
Variants
List of all variants of encompasses that leads to same result
encompass , encompassed , encompasses , encompassing , encompassment , encompassments
Forms
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encompassed, encompassing, encompasses, encompassed


Etymology
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From Old French 'en' meaning 'in' and 'compasser' meaning 'to go around'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'encompasses' is often used in scientific research to describe the range of variables or factors being studied.

  2. In mathematics, a set that contains all other sets is called a universal set and can be said to 'encompass' all other sets.


Related Concepts
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  1. comprehend: To understand fully; to grasp the meaning or significance of.

  2. embrace: To hold or support with arms, metaphorically to accept or welcome with open arms.


Culture
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In literature, 'encompasses' is often used metaphorically to describe the scope or reach of something. In art, it can refer to the use of perspective to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality.

How to Memorize "encompasses"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a circle or sphere encompassing an object or concept.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'encompasses' with the image of a large, protective embrace.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'encompasses starts with E' to help remember the meaning.


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