Advertisement
Advertisement
comprehensive
[ kom-pri-hen-siv ]
adjective
- of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive:
a comprehensive study of world affairs.
- comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one's mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects.
- Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.
noun
- none comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. Informal, none comps. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in their major field of study, or the like.
- the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual ( def 7 ).
comprehensive
/ ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv /
adjective
- of broad scope or content; including all or much
- (of a car insurance policy) providing protection against most risks, including third-party liability, fire, theft, and damage
- having the ability to understand
- of, relating to, or being a comprehensive school
noun
- short for comprehensive school
Derived Forms
- ˌcompreˈhensively, adverb
- ˌcompreˈhensiveness, noun
Other Words From
- compre·hensive·ly adverb
- compre·hensive·ness noun
- noncom·pre·hensive adjective
- noncom·pre·hensive·ly adverb
- noncom·pre·hensive·ness noun
- precom·pre·hensive adjective
- precom·pre·hensive·ly adverb
- precom·pre·hensive·ness noun
- quasi-compre·hensive adjective
- quasi-compre·hensive·ly adverb
- uncom·pre·hensive adjective
- uncom·pre·hensive·ly adverb
- uncom·pre·hensive·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of comprehensive1
Example Sentences
At home: Carter signed the first comprehensive energy policy law, with visionary incentives for greater energy efficiency and alternatives to fossil fuels.
Trump and his representatives have offered no comprehensive details on how his deportation plan will take shape.
House last May, clearing a path for the most comprehensive legislation on crypto assets in U.S. history.
In addition to the immensely comprehensive blog and recipe archive, the brand now includes several cookbooks.
Despite some testing for individuals at risk, including dairy and poultry workers, the state doesn’t offer a comprehensive way to test heavily agricultural communities.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse