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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Meanwhile, the organisation said there would also be a "comprehensive and forensic board-led investigation of this incident".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But Pirro added that she would “not hesitate” to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant the action, adding that she expects to receive a comprehensive report in “short order” from the IG’s office.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Sara Wheeler’s “Jan Morris” is a compassionate and comprehensive biography of the Tiresias of travel writers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Last year, the UC San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative released the results of the state’s most comprehensive survey of homeless people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In the wake of these incidents, Congress passed a series of New Deal reforms that gave the federal government its first comprehensive criminal code and the bureau a sweeping mission.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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