Encompassments

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of surrounding or enclosing something completely; a comprehensive grasp or inclusion of various elements; a collection of items or ideas that fall within certain boundaries or limits
2. The process of encircling or containing multiple aspects or components; the range of subjects or topics that are captured and included; a holistic approach to understanding entire systems or categories
3. The state of having many features or characteristics enveloped; the integration of diverse parts into a unified whole; a broad spectrum of elements that come together as one cohesive entity

Etymology: "Encompassments" is the plural of "encompassment," a noun formed from the verb "encompass" plus the suffix "-ment," which turns a verb into a noun for an act or result. "Encompass" goes back to Middle English, where "en-" (to make or put into) was joined to "compass," meaning a circle or circuit, so to encompass something is literally to put it in a circle. The plural form is used rarely, and the noun's core sense is the act of surrounding or enclosing, rather than the unified-whole meaning given in your description.

Synonyms: inclusions, surroundings, encirclements