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comprehensive definition

com·pre·hen·sive (-hen′siv)

adjective

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

Etymology: LL comprehensivus

noun

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

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comprehensive Synonyms

comprehensive

modif.

inclusive, extensive, exhaustive, broad, wide, compendious, synoptic, sweeping, widespread, far-reaching, comprising, containing, all-embracing, all-inclusive, complete, thorough, discursive, encyclopedic, full, general, expansive, overall, blanket, umbrella; see also absolute 1, general 1, large 1, 2, whole 1.


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comprehensive Usage Examples

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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