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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 couple were impressed, they say, by the range of anonymous donors who had undergone "comprehensive health screenings" and psychological examinations.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The S-1 is a comprehensive filing used by companies going public that describes the business, risks, recent performance, capitalization, and plans for the money raised in detail.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Protect Democracy just released a comprehensive report on threats to the 2026 elections.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

To strengthen their case, the researchers brought together several replication efforts into a single, comprehensive paper focused on topological quantum computing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Every four years, an international group of educators administers a comprehensive mathematics and science test to elementary and junior high students around the world.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.