comprehensive

[kom-pri-hen-siv] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

inclusive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough

STRONG

absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole

WEAK

across the board all-embracing compendious comprising containing discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the whole shebang the works wall-to-wall wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished

STRONG

circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific

WEAK

exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

Example Sentences

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The retired investment banker lived most of his life in Hong Kong and was famous in the territory for the Webb-site, a comprehensive online repository for corporate records and miscellaneous government data.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our findings are not comprehensive because there is no universal criminal record database.

From Salon

Congress has begun this work with the Genius Act, which provides a comprehensive stablecoin regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Centre manager Nick Dunkley said such facilities offered a comprehensive package of care, available around the clock.

From BBC

Five days into a comprehensive communications blackout, a more chilling picture still sneaks out into the world through Starlink satellite terminals, Iranian technical creativity, and courage.

From BBC

comprehensive

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