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Comprehensive

Verb / ˌkɑ:mpri:ˈhensɪv / Another word for comprehensive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

including all or everything; thorough

Synonyms & similar words

comp noncomprehensive comprehensiveexamination complete thorough inclusive extensive detailed full wide-ranging all-inclusive broad intensive exhaustive systematic encyclopedic universal all-encompassing holistic total embracing global blanket

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhaustive thorough all-encompassing sweeping complete

Informal

full wide-ranging in-depth detailed

Literary

all-embracing far-reaching

Antonyms

incomplete limited partial narrow superficial specific selective

Common collocations

  • comprehensive study
  • comprehensive review
  • comprehensive plan
  • comprehensive assessment
  • comprehensive insurance
  • comprehensive understanding
  • comprehensive list

Word family

noun comprehensiveness
verb comprehend
adverb comprehensively

Usage note

Often used to describe something that covers all aspects of a subject or situation. It implies thoroughness and completeness.

Example sentences

  1. The encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to all the information in the world.
  2. Our school provides a comprehensive education that covers all subjects.
  3. A comprehensive report was given to the board of directors.
  4. The new health care plan is comprehensive and covers all medical needs.
  5. The movie was a comprehensive retelling of the entire book series.

Quotes

  • Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. - Albert Einstein
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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