encompassment

This term describes the state of being enclosed or the act of comprehensive inclusion. It carries a formal, often technical or academic tone, making it more suitable for legal, geographical, or philosophical discourse than for everyday conversation. While "inclusion" refers to the act of adding something to a group, "encompassment" suggests a total surrounding or a holistic integration where the boundaries are clearly defined.

In a physical sense, it evokes the image of a perimeter or a boundary that completely wraps around an object. In an abstract sense, it refers to the synthesis of diverse elements into a single, unified system or framework, emphasizing the breadth and totality of the scope.