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comprehensiveness

com·pre·hen·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kom-pri-hen-siv]
    • /ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv/
    • /kɒmprɪˈhensɪvnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-pri-hen-siv]
    • /ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv/

Definitions of comprehensiveness word

  • adjective comprehensiveness of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs. 1
  • adjective comprehensiveness comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one's mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects. 1
  • adjective comprehensiveness Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss. 1
  • noun comprehensiveness Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study, or the like. 1
  • noun comprehensiveness the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual (def 7). 1
  • noun comprehensiveness The state of being comprehensive. 1

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Origin of comprehensiveness

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word comprehēnsīvus, dating back to 1605-15. See comprehension, -ive

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Parts of speech for Comprehensiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

comprehensiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

comprehensiveness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for comprehensiveness

noun comprehensiveness

  • scale — a succession or progression of steps or degrees; graduated series: the scale of taxation; the social scale.
  • range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
  • magnitude — size; extent; dimensions: to determine the magnitude of an angle.
  • fullness — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
  • scope — extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.

Antonyms for comprehensiveness

noun comprehensiveness

  • partiality — the state or character of being partial.
  • section — a part that is cut off or separated.
  • part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
  • incompleteness — not complete; lacking some part.
  • fraction — Mathematics. a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.

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