all-embracing vs encompassing

all-embracing and encompassing both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
all-embracing	No	Yes	No	No
encompassing	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, all-embracing and encompassing are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of all-embracing include across-the-board, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, panoptic, wide.

all-embracing (adjective)	encompassing (adjective)
broad in scope or content	closely encircling
	broad in scope or content