comprehensive

The definition of comprehensive is covered widely or understood fully.

(adjective)

An example of comprehensive is an exam that covers all of the material from the whole school year.
An example of comprehensive is the mind of a person who understands all of the components of astrophysics.

See comprehensive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

dealing with all or many of the relevant details; including much; inclusive: a comprehensive survey
able to comprehend fully: a comprehensive mind
of or designating property insurance that covers a number of risks in the same policy

Origin: LL comprehensivus

noun

an examination in a major field of study that a graduate, or sometimes undergraduate, student must pass to receive a degree

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See comprehensive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

So large in scope or content as to include much: a comprehensive history of the revolution.
Marked by or showing extensive understanding: comprehensive knowledge.

noun

An examination or series of examinations covering the entire field of major study, given in the final undergraduate or graduate year of college. Often used in the plural.
A preliminary layout showing all the elements planned for an advertisement.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin comprehēnsīvus, conceivable

Origin: , from Latin comprehēnsus

Origin: , past participle of comprehendere, to comprehend; see comprehend

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