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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To do that, Kuchipudi partnered with Harvard Medical School researcher Lauren E. Pepi, Ph.D., whose expertise is in glycomics, the comprehensive study of glycan structures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

“We haven’t seen a single district — especially a district of this size — do a comprehensive overhaul of their entire approach to technology. We think this is going to become a gold standard.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

With peace talks having concluded in Switzerland, American delegation’s leader, Vice President JD Vance, proclaimed them a “successful foundation” for a comprehensive agreement.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

The local authority said it provided a comprehensive waste and recycling service, and over a four-week period, a household can potentially have 22 separate waste collections.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Following Kennedy’s assassination, President Johnson professed his commitment to the goal of “the full assimilation of more than twenty million Negroes into American life,” and ensured the passage of comprehensive civil rights legislation.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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