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com·pre·hen·sive (-hen′siv)
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
Etymology: LL comprehensivus
noun
Related Forms:
- comprehensively com′·pre·hen′·sively adverb
- comprehensiveness com′·pre·hen′·sive·ness noun
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Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: The extent and quality of available data and information will improve in future cycles making later assessments more comprehensive and robust.
Used with adjective complement
- mix: Founded in 1913 as a girls ' grammar school, it became a mixed comprehensive in 1972.
Modifies a noun
- guide: ADD TO BASKET A comprehensive guide for anyone purchasing or managing woodland.
Modifying Another Word
- fairly: Now that the list is fairly comprehensive, a web page seemed the easiest way to share Gary Hodges back catalog.
Preposition: in
- scope: These materials are of the highest quality and are comprehensive in scope.
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