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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Nine of them have come in the last two games following comprehensive wins over Burnley and the Black Cats which should provide the platform for survival.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

To address this gap, researchers carried out a comprehensive analysis of exercise therapies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Analysts said no other country had published such a clear and comprehensive phaseout plan and it sent an important signal from a major economy about its direction on fossil fuels.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The GAO’s estimate of total improper overpayments is not completely comprehensive, as the GAO admits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

For a comprehensive audiovisual overview of jazz, try Ken Burns' PBS documentary.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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