Comprehensiveness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv/ com·pre·hen·sive

Meaning & Definition of Comprehensiveness

Comprehensiveness (adjective)

  1. covering completely or broadly, inclusive
  2. having or exhibiting wide mental grasp

Comprehensiveness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in inclusiveness, thoroughness

    similar: all-inclusiveness, exhaustiveness, extensiveness, inclusiveness, soundness, thoroughness, faultlessness, flawlessness, indefectibility, perfection, absoluteness, completeness, entireness, entirety, fullness, perfectness, wholeness
    opposite: imperfection, imperfectness, incompleteness, unsoundness, inadequacy, inadequateness, limitedness, narrowness, patchiness, sketchiness

Related Entry: Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive is a different word from Comprehensiveness. The synonyms below are for comprehensive, not for comprehensiveness.

  1. covering everything or all important points

    "a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution"

    similar: all-embracing, all-in (chiefly British), all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, encyclopedic, exhaustive, full, global, in-depth, inclusive, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal
    related: broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall, cosmic, extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging, blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted
    near: circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized, exact, precise, individual, singular, specific, incomplete, patchy, sketchy

  2. not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it

    "a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt"

    similar: compleat, complete, entire, full, grand, intact, integral, perfect, plenary, total, whole
    related: unabridged, uncut, undiminished, all-out, exhaustive, extensive, maximal, full-blooded, full-blown, full-bore, full-fledged, full-on, full-out, full-scale
    opposite: imperfect, incomplete, partial
    near: abbreviated, abridged, cut, diminished, reduced

  3. trying all possibilities

    "comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack"

    similar: all-out, clean, complete, exhaustive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total
    related: broad, extensive, far-reaching, in-depth, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, general, global, inclusive, methodical, systematic, no-holds-barred, unhampered, unrestrained
    near: aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random, cursory, shallow, slipshod, superficial, limited, narrow, restricted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comprehensiveness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comprehensiveness:

all-inclusiveness, exhaustiveness, extensiveness, inclusiveness, soundness, thoroughness, faultlessness, flawlessness, indefectibility, perfection, absoluteness, completeness, entireness, entirety, fullness, perfectness, wholeness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Comprehensiveness

Words with the opposite meaning of Comprehensiveness:

imperfection, imperfectness, incompleteness, unsoundness, inadequacy, inadequateness, limitedness, narrowness, patchiness, sketchiness

Word Forms of Comprehensiveness

Derived words: comprehensively (adverb), comprehensiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Comprehensiveness

First known use: 1614

Frequently Asked Questions about Comprehensiveness

What does "Comprehensiveness" mean?

"Comprehensiveness" means covering completely or broadly, inclusive. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: covering completely or broadly, inclusive.

What is another word for "Comprehensiveness"?

Other words for "Comprehensiveness" include all-inclusiveness, exhaustiveness, extensiveness, inclusiveness, soundness, thoroughness, faultlessness and flawlessness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comprehensiveness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comprehensiveness"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comprehensiveness". Common alternatives include all-inclusiveness, exhaustiveness, extensiveness, inclusiveness, soundness, thoroughness, faultlessness, flawlessness, indefectibility and perfection.

What is the opposite of "Comprehensiveness"?

Antonyms of "Comprehensiveness" include imperfection, imperfectness, incompleteness, unsoundness, inadequacy, inadequateness, limitedness and narrowness.

Is "Comprehensiveness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comprehensiveness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Comprehensiveness"?

"Comprehensiveness" is pronounced /ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv/ and divided into syllables as com·pre·hen·sive.

What is the origin of the word "Comprehensiveness"?

First known use: 1614.

What is another word for "Comprehensiveness" meaning "as in inclusiveness, thoroughness"?

When "Comprehensiveness" (noun) means as in inclusiveness, thoroughness, synonyms include all-inclusiveness, exhaustiveness, extensiveness, inclusiveness, soundness and thoroughness. Opposites in this sense include imperfection, imperfectness, incompleteness and unsoundness.