comprehensiveness
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/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪvnəs/
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/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvnəs/
(comprehensive)
thoroughly
Etymology
'comprehensive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'comprehensivus,' where 'comprehendere' meant 'to seize or grasp.'
'comprehensivus' transformed into the French word 'compréhensif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'comprehensive' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'including all or nearly all elements or aspects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being comprehensive; including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
The comprehensiveness of the report impressed the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45