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comprehensively-prepared

|com-pre-hen-sive-ly-pre-pared|

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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli prɪˈpɛrd/

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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli prɪˈpeəd/

thoroughly ready

Etymology
Etymology Information

'comprehensively-prepared' originates from the Latin word 'comprehendere,' meaning 'to grasp or seize,' and the Old French 'preparer,' meaning 'to make ready.'

Historical Evolution

'comprehendere' transformed into the Middle English 'comprehenden,' and 'preparer' evolved into the modern English 'prepare,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'comprehensively-prepared.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to grasp fully and make ready,' evolving into its current meaning of 'thoroughly equipped or ready.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

thoroughly equipped or ready for a particular task or situation.

The team was comprehensively-prepared for the competition.

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Last updated: 2025/06/26 04:45