ALL-


Meaning of ALL- in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɔ:l- ]

1.

All- is added to nouns or adjectives in order to form adjectives which describe something as consisting only of the thing mentioned or as having only the quality indicated.

...an all-star cast...

...all-cotton sheeting.

COMB in ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

All- is added to present participles or adjectives in order to form adjectives which describe something as including or affecting everything or everyone.

Nursing a demented person is an all-consuming task...

COMB in ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

All- is added to nouns in order to form adjectives which describe something as being suitable for or including all types of a particular thing.

He wanted to form an all-party government of national unity...

COMB in ADJ : usu ADJ n

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