Comprehensive

Pronunciation: /kɑmprəˈhɛnsɪv/

Definitions of comprehensive

adjective comprehensive - complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

Example Sentences

A1 The children received a comprehensive explanation of how to play the game.

A2 She took a comprehensive approach to studying for her exams, covering all the material thoroughly.

B1 The company offers a comprehensive training program for new employees.

B2 The report provided a comprehensive analysis of the current market trends.

C1 The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of art in Europe.

C2 The research paper presented a comprehensive review of the literature on the topic.

Examples of comprehensive in a Sentence

formal The company conducted a comprehensive review of its financial statements.

informal She did a thorough and comprehensive job on the project.

slang I need a comprehensive plan to ace this exam.

figurative His knowledge of the subject is so comprehensive, it's like he wrote the textbook himself.

Grammatical Forms of comprehensive

• past tense: comprehended
• plural: comprehensives
• comparative: more comprehensive
• superlative: most comprehensive
• present tense: comprehends
• future tense: will comprehend
• perfect tense: have comprehended
• continuous tense: is comprehending
• singular: comprehensive
• positive degree: comprehensive
• infinitive: to comprehend
• gerund: comprehending
• participle: comprehended

Origin and Evolution of comprehensive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'comprehensive' originated from the Latin word 'comprehensivus', which is derived from the verb 'comprehendere' meaning 'to grasp or contain'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that includes or covers all elements or aspects of a particular subject, the word 'comprehensive' has evolved to also connote thoroughness, inclusiveness, and extensive coverage in various contexts.