encompassing
adj. C1 Advanced US //ɛnˈkəmpəsɪŋ// UK //ɛnkˈʌmpəsɪŋ// en·com·pass·ing
adj. including many different things or parts. You use this to describe something that covers a wide range of ideas or objects.
adj. including or covering a wide range of diverse elements or subjects. Often used as a participial adjective to describe the scope of a study, law, or project.
The new law is encompassing and covers many different issues.
The museum offers an encompassing look at the city's history, from its founding to the modern era.
The professor provided an encompassing overview of the geopolitical landscape, ensuring that even the most minor regional conflicts were integrated into the broader narrative.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun to describe the breadth of a topic or category.