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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

comprehensive Related Forms

com′·pre·hen′·sively adverb com′·pre·hen′·sive·ness noun

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.

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.
  • seem: It seems fairly comprehensive, tho the rather idiosyncratic layout may confuse and irritate some.
  • offer: Interest & Activity Holidays IAH scuba offers comprehensive Scuba Packages which can include everything for your diving holiday.
  • become: It is intended that the web site will become more comprehensive over time.
  • go: These schools mostly went private when most areas went comprehensive.

Modifies a noun

  • guide: ADD TO BASKET A comprehensive guide for anyone purchasing or managing woodland.
  • overview: Search Term Analysis: Provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of a specific search term.
  • coverage: Click the title link for comprehensive coverage of each adventure!
  • listing: Your CV is not a comprehensive listing of every single fact about yourself.
  • range: Whether big or small Advance Systems offer a very comprehensive range of hosting plans for your domain.
  • directory: Our comprehensive directory hosts facts on outdoor pursuits, from the tranquil to the extreme.

Modifying Another Word

  • fairly: Now that the list is fairly comprehensive, a web page seemed the easiest way to share Gary Hodges back catalog.
  • fully: Established by experienced film producers, our company offers a fully comprehensive service tailored to your specific needs.
  • sufficiently: Is the detailed design sufficiently comprehensive for code to be produced?
  • truly: We can offer a truly comprehensive service in the residential property market from starter homes to country estates.
  • reasonably: No Partially Yes 2 Was the search for evidence reasonably comprehensive?

Preposition: in

  • scope: These materials are of the highest quality and are comprehensive in scope.
  • world: Today's Resdev flooring range is one of the most comprehensive in the world.