Encompassing for Dummies

Hey there! So, the word "encompassing" is kind of like when something includes or covers a lot of different things. It's like when you have a huge blanket that can cover your whole bed and all the pillows too. It wraps them up and includes them all together. When we say something is encompassing, it means it includes a wide range of things or ideas.

We can think of it like this: Imagine you have a big circle, and inside that circle, there are lots of smaller circles. The big circle is encompassing all the smaller circles because it's covering them all up and including them. So, when we say a concept or a feeling is encompassing, it means it's broad and covers a lot of different aspects or parts.

Now, there's another way we can think about "encompassing" too. It can also mean something that surrounds or encloses something else. Like, when you're inside a cozy fort made of blankets and pillows, those blankets and pillows are encompassing you because they're all around you, keeping you safe and snug.

So, when we talk about something being encompassing, we're saying it covers a wide area or it surrounds something completely. It's like a big hug that wraps around a whole bunch of things or ideas, or it's like a cozy cocoon that keeps something safe and secure. Cool, right?