com·pre·hen·sive (k m pr -h n sv)adj. 1. So large in scope or content as to include much: a comprehensive history of the revolution. 2. Marked by or showing extensive understanding: comprehensive knowledge. n. 1. An examination or series of examinations covering the entire field of major study, given in the final undergraduate or graduate year of college. Often used in the plural. 2. A preliminary layout showing all the elements planned for an advertisement. [Late Latin compreh  ns vus, conceivable, from Latin comprehnsus, past participle of comprehendere, to comprehend; see comprehend.]com pre·hensive·ly adv.com pre·hensive·ness n. |
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| Adv. | 1. | comprehensively - in an all-inclusive manner noncomprehensively - in a limited way |
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