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uncomprehensive

com·pre·hen·sive
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Transcription

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

Definitions of uncomprehensive word

  • adjective uncomprehensive of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs. 1
  • adjective uncomprehensive 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 uncomprehensive Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss. 1
  • noun uncomprehensive 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 uncomprehensive the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual (def 7). 1
  • adjective uncomprehensive not inclusive or comprehensive 0
See all 10 definitions of uncomprehensive

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Origin of uncomprehensive

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 Uncomprehensive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncomprehensive

uncomprehensive 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

uncomprehensive usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for uncomprehensive

adj uncomprehensive

  • across the board — If a policy or a situation applies across the board, it affects everything or everyone in a particular group.
  • all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
  • all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
  • all-encompassing — all-embracing.
  • in depth — extensive, thorough, or profound: an in-depth analysis of the problem.

adjective uncomprehensive

  • embracive — (archaic) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
  • encyclopaedic — Alternative spelling of encyclopedic.
  • encyclopedic — Comprehensive in terms of information.
  • exhaustive — Examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
  • extensive — Covering or affecting a large area.
All 12 Antonyms of uncomprehensive

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