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comprehensive

[ kom-pri-hen-siv ]
/ ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv /
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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
comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. Informal, 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).
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Origin of comprehensive

First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin comprehēnsīvus; see comprehension, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM comprehensive

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH comprehensive

comprehensible, comprehensive
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British Dictionary definitions for comprehensive

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

Derived forms of comprehensive

comprehensively, adverbcomprehensiveness, noun
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