catholic — including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæθəlɪk/
Example Sentences
- His catholic reading habits included everything from comic books to philosophy.
- The restaurant's menu was impressively catholic, featuring dishes from six continents.
- My grandmother was a Catholic who had very catholic views about food - she'd eat anything!
catholic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkæθəlɪk/]
including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
a friendly librarian gestures welcomingly toward shelves filled with books from different cultures and subjects. She points to sections containing science texts, art books, cookbooks, and travel guides all together. Visitors of various ages and backgrounds gather around different areas reading, studying, and sharing knowledge. Children sit with elderly readers while teenagers discuss topics with adults from different cultures. The diverse collection and inclusive atmosphere shows everyone finding something meaningful. an all-embracing approach that includes a wide variety of knowledge and people
Catch-holic nets everything - universally embracing all!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'katholikos' meaning 'universal' or 'general', originally used in early Christianity to describe the universal church before becoming associated with the Roman Catholic Church.
Breakdown
kata- (throughout/according to) + holos (whole/entire) + -ic (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His catholic reading habits included everything from comic books to philosophy.”
“The restaurant's menu was impressively catholic, featuring dishes from six continents.”
“My grandmother was a Catholic who had very catholic views about food - she'd eat anything!”
“The professor's catholic knowledge impressed students across multiple disciplines.”
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