comprehensive adj

1 including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" [ant: noncomprehensive]

2 broad in scope; "a comprehensive survey of world affairs"

3 being the most comprehensive of its class; "an unabridged dictionary"

English

Etymology

See English to comprehend.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: com·pre·hen·sive

Adjective

1. Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

Synonyms

• thorough
• exhaustive

Translations

Derived terms

• comprehensively (adverb)

Noun

1. A comprehensive school.

Comprehensive may refer to:

• Comprehensive layout
• Comprehensive school
• Comprehensive Cables, Cable & Professional Multimedia Equipment Manufacturer
• Comprehension

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