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prɪˈhɛnadjective
1.
of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
2.
comprehending mentally; having an extensive mental range or grasp.
3.
Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.
noun
4.
Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study, or the like.
5.
the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual (def. 7).
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com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
com·pre·hen·sive·ness, noun
non·com·pre·hen·sive, adjective
non·com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
non·com·pre·hen·sive·ness, noun
EXPANDpre·com·pre·hen·sive, adjective
pre·com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
pre·com·pre·hen·sive·ness, noun
qua·si-com·pre·hen·sive, adjective
qua·si-com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
un·com·pre·hen·sive, adjective
un·com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
un·com·pre·hen·sive·ness, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. broad, wide, extensive, full.
1. broad, wide, extensive, full.
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| comprehensive (ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of broad scope or content; including all or much |
| 2. | (of a car insurance policy) providing protection against most risks, including third-party liability, fire, theft, and damage |
| 3. | having the ability to understand |
| 4. | of, relating to, or being a comprehensive school |
| —n | |
| 5. | short for comprehensive school |
| compre'hensively | |
| —adv | |
| compre'hensiveness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
comprehensive
"containing much," 1610s, from L. comprehensivus, from comprehens-, pp. stem of comprehendere (see comprehend). Related: Comprehensively (1620s).
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