umfassend
Translation
comprehensive, extensive, all-embracing
Examples
Er hat ein umfassendes Wissen.
He has comprehensive knowledge.
Wir brauchen eine umfassende Lösung.
We need a comprehensive solution.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) Noun comprehensive ... This is a comprehensive study.
predicative ... is comprehensive His analysis was very comprehensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausführlich, weitreichend; Antonyms: oberflächlich, begrenzt
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and the verb 'fassen' (to grasp). It literally means 'grasping around' something, thus covering it completely.
Memory Tips
Imagine your arms 'umfassen' (embracing) a huge topic, covering everything. That's 'umfassend'.