English · Word Candidate

comprehensive

/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: comprehensives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Che phủ rộng hoặc hoàn toàn; bao gồm tỷ lệ lớn

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Adjective

Examples

When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A comprehensive school.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trường toàn diện

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NounRegister: UK

Examples

Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16. Charging school fees is illegal, and so is sorting pupils into ability groups by streaming or setting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “comprehensive” mean?

Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

Is “comprehensive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.