Word: encompassing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
com
pa
ssing
Definition: Present participle of encompass; include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: covered
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: compass
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: compasser
Language: fro
Decoded: compasser
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to compass (measure with a compass)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.