The difference between All-encompassing and Exhaustive

When used as adjectives, all-encompassing means including everything, whereas exhaustive means including every possible element.


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  1. All-encompassing as an adjective:

    including everything; universal

  1. Exhaustive as an adjective:

    Including every possible element.

    Examples:

    "We made an exhaustive list."

  2. Exhaustive as an adjective:

    Fully comprehensive.

  3. Exhaustive as an adjective:

    Causing exhaustion; very tiring.