all-around

all–around

adj \ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd\

Definition of ALL-AROUND

1

: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive <the best all–around performance so far>

2

: competent in many fields <an all–around performer>

3

: having general utility or merit <an all–around tool>

— all around adverb

Variants of ALL-AROUND

all–around also all–round \ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd\

First Known Use of ALL-AROUND

1867

Related to ALL-AROUND

Synonyms: all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized

Antonyms: limited, restricted, specialized, technical

Related Words: mixed-use, multipurpose; broad, wide; nonspecific, unspecified, vague

Near Antonyms: bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, demarcated, determinate, finite, qualified; dedicated, selective

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