Definitions for comprehensive

comprehensive com·pre·hen·sive

Spelling: [kom-pri-hen-siv]
IPA: /ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv/

Comprehensive is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 29 points.

You can make 1591 anagrams from letters in comprehensive (ceeehimnoprsv).

Definitions for comprehensive

noun

  1. Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study, or the like.
  2. the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual (def 7).

adjective

  1. of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive:
  2. comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one's mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects.
  3. Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.

Origin of comprehensive

From the Late Latin word comprehēnsīvus, dating back to 1605-15. See comprehension, -ive

Examples for comprehensive

Therefore, reforming this trade is part of a comprehensive strategy, including regional governance reforms, to help end the war.

Almost as comprehensive a cure as some of our modern universal specifics!

Mr. Gladstone took broad and comprehensive views of the question.

That was comprehensive enough; the details were quite certain to occur.

He nodded again, with a comprehensive survey of the reeking floor.

A comprehensive rehabilitation approach takes into account all these factors.

And "nothing" is more nearly a comprehensive answer than at first you might believe.

What qualifies as vast enough, as comprehensive enough, as representative enough to faithfully render a city and its people?

The evolution of style is oft studied but rarely understood in any comprehensive manner.

In both conflicts, the long-term solution lies in a comprehensive response to the growing threat.

Word Value for comprehensive
Scrable

25

Words with friends

29

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