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Definitions

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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This is hardly meant to be a comprehensive list—a different set of works could be chosen to tell a similar story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The Health Foundation think tank estimated in 2024 that a NHS-style model of universal and comprehensive care could cost around £17bn in additional funding by 2035/36.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“Loneliness and meaning and purpose is something more people are mobilizing around and focusing on, but it needs a much more broad and comprehensive approach,” Weissbourd said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

“I would have liked to have seen a more comprehensive charter review. But we are where we are,” said Councilmember Tim McOsker in an interview Wednesday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But he assured them that no test ban would be accepted without a comprehensive agreement on disarmament.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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