encompassing
Taking it all in
Encompassing describes something that surrounds, includes, or covers comprehensively.
A view might be encompassing if it takes in the whole landscape; a study might be encompassing if it addresses all aspects of a topic.
The word suggests breadth and completeness: an encompassing survey of world religions, her encompassing knowledge of the subject.
Forming a boundary around
- enclosingContaining within boundaries
- surroundingEnclosing on all sides
- envelopingSurrounding on all sides
- wrappingOuter covering material
containing · bounding · circumscribing · perimeter · periphery · ring · orbit · girdle
Including all elements
- extensiveCovering a large scope
- wide-rangingCovering many subjects
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- expansiveCovering a large area
far-reaching · overarching · all-inclusive · blanket · umbrella · catch-all · panoramic · vast
Combining into a whole
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- wholenessComplete, undivided state
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
cohesive · synthesis · gestalt · unified · synergistic · interdisciplinary · multifaceted · balanced
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- diverseOf many types
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- pluralisticAllowing coexisting differences
egalitarian · non-discriminatory · accessible · open-minded · equitable · unbiased · cosmopolitan · embracing
encircling
Forming a boundary around
- enclosingContaining within boundaries
- surroundingEnclosing on all sides
- envelopingSurrounding on all sides
wrapping · containing · bounding · circumscribing · perimeter · periphery · ring · orbit · girdle · cocoon
comprehensive
Including all elements
- extensiveCovering a large scope
- wide-rangingCovering many subjects
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
expansive · far-reaching · overarching · all-inclusive · blanket · umbrella · catch-all · panoramic · vast · boundless
integrative
Combining into a whole
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- wholenessComplete, undivided state
- unityWholeness through cohesion
systemic · cohesive · synthesis · gestalt · unified · synergistic · interdisciplinary · multifaceted · balanced · harmonious
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- acceptingWilling to receive
- diverseOf many types
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
pluralistic · egalitarian · non-discriminatory · accessible · open-minded · equitable · unbiased · cosmopolitan · embracing · accommodating