comprehensive

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/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/

adjective
Covering or including everything

comprehensive in a sentence

  • “The guidebook was comprehensive and useful.”
  • “A comprehensive overview of european history since the french revolution.”
  • “A comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the dutch artist rembrandt.”

What does “comprehensive” mean?

comprehensive (adjective) means covering or including everything. It is pronounced /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "comprehensive" mean?
comprehensive (adjective) means: Covering or including everything
How do you pronounce "comprehensive"?
"comprehensive" is pronounced /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "comprehensive" in a sentence?
Here is "comprehensive" used in a sentence: The guidebook was comprehensive and useful.

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