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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective In all or most respects.
  • adjective Comprehensive in extent or depth.
  • adjective Able to do many things well; versatile.

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  • adjective able to do many or all things well
  • adjective comprehensive in extent
  • adverb Generally, broadly.

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  • adjective many-sided

Etymologies

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From all- +‎ around.

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