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Comprehensive

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

UK: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/

US: /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhɛn.sɪv/

Definitions

  • Covering or including everything necessary; complete.
  • Having an extensive understanding or scope.

Usage Examples

  • She wrote a comprehensive report on climate change.
  • The book offers a comprehensive overview of world history.

Etymology

From Latin comprehensivus meaning "including much," from comprehendere ("to grasp, include, comprehend").

Synonyms

  • Extensive
  • Thorough
  • Complete
  • Inclusive

Antonyms

  • Limited
  • Narrow
  • Partial

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishExhaustivo/eɣsawsˈtiβo/
FrenchComplet/kɔ̃.plɛ/
GermanUmfassend/ʊmˈfasn̩t/
Chinese (Mandarin)全面的/quánmiànde/
Hindiव्यापक/vyaapak/
Arabicشامل/ʃaːmil/
RussianВсесторонний/fsʲɪstɐˈronʲnʲɪj/
Japanese包括的/hōkatsuteki/
Korean포괄적인/pogwaljeog-in/
PortugueseAbrangente/a.bɾɐ̃ˈʒẽ.tʃi/
Bengaliবিস্তৃত/bistṛtɔ/
Teluguసంపూర్ణమైన/sampūrṇamaina/
Marathiव्यापक/vyaapak/
Tamilவிரிவான/virivāṉa/
Gujaratiવ્યાપક/vyāpaka/
Malayalamസമഗ്രമായ/samagramāya/
Punjabiਵਿਆਪਕ/viāpaka/
Kannadaವ್ಯಾಪಕ/vyāpaka/
Odiaବ୍ୟାପକ/byāpaka/
Urduجامع/jāmʿi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/
  • American English: /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhɛn.sɪv/
  • Australian English: /ˌkɒm.prəˈhɛn.sɪv/
  • Indian English: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/

Historical Usage

The word 'comprehensive' has been used since the 17th century to describe something all-encompassing or thorough in nature. It has since expanded into academic and professional contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In education, a ‘comprehensive’ curriculum covers a wide range of topics. In insurance, a ‘comprehensive’ policy offers extensive coverage. Different cultures value comprehensive knowledge differently, with some emphasizing depth over breadth.

More Information

Comprehensive analysis is key in various fields such as business, law, medicine, and science. A comprehensive approach ensures thoroughness and inclusivity, aiding decision-making, learning, and strategy development.

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