adjective

comprehensive

comprehensive, complete, inclusive, thorough

He has a comprehensive knowledge of the subject.

He has a comprehensive knowledge of the subject.

The school offers a comprehensive education.

The school offers a comprehensive education.

((a/an)) comprehensive ((noun)) including all or nearly all elements. The report provides a comprehensive overview.

Synonyms: complete, thorough, inclusive; Antonyms: limited, partial

From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'prehendere' (to grasp). It means 'to grasp everything together'.

Think of 'comprehensive insurance', which covers all possible situations.

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