Encompassing

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:25 pts12 letters
Definition of Encompassing

verb

  1. To form a circle around; to encircle.
  2. To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
  3. To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

    "This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."

  4. To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

    "Drake encompassed the globe."

Anagrams of Encompassing

No exact anagrams found for "encompassing". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Encompassing"

Encompassing is a 12-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Encompassing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "encompassing" is a high-scoring word.