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comprehensively

comprehensively

8 4.9
In a way that includes almost all parts
  • adverb
  • /kəmˈprihɛnsɪvli/
translation icon : de manera exhaustiva
  • The report must address all aspects of the issue comprehensively to ensure nothing is overlooked.
  • comprehensively examine
  • comprehensively regulate
  • comprehensively evaluate

So you can measure the epigenetic marks in your blood comprehensively and then apply different clocks.

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Examples

  • In her presentation, she comprehensively covered the topic, providing every necessary detail.

  • In developing the Q sample, the goal is to represent a given topic as comprehensively as possible.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The first question asked if GAS is used comprehensively for a company or only for selected areas.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Therefore, education must be viewed more comprehensively instead of as the delivery of information to "fill" people with knowledge.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And it's true with climate even more comprehensively, but it's less obvious, right?

  • Underground tanks are now comprehensively regulated by state and federal agencies.

    Academic text (1994)
  • During the second year, the faculty should be comprehensively apprised of the parameters of the assessment.

    Academic text (1999)
  • With such negative health trends, ICHD wanted to develop a strategy that comprehensively addressed these health issues.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Whether targeting NCDS one by one or approaching them comprehensively, the international community will depend on the United States to lead.

    Academic text (2012)
  • For Project CARES, sponsors framed the issue of child maltreatment broadly and comprehensively.

    Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

completely
vscomprehensively
1.0

Totally, in every way

is about including nearly all elements rather than only degree
totally
vscomprehensively
1.0

To be complete with nothing left out

emphasizes covering all aspects rather than emotional intensity
fully
vscomprehensively
1.0

Completely, with nothing left out

aims to deal with every aspect rather than only fullness
entirely
vscomprehensively
2.2

Completely without leaving anything out

stresses inclusion of aspects rather than simply degree of completeness
thoroughly
vscomprehensively
259 3.5

To do something completely and carefully

looks at all aspects broadly rather than only detail
utterly
vscomprehensively
236 3.6

Completely, to show that something is very strong or very great

aims to include nearly all elements rather than dramatize degree
in full
vscomprehensively
131 1.7

Completely, with nothing missing

focuses on covering aspects rather than just matching amounts
extensively
vscomprehensively
87 4.1

In a way that covers a large area or includes many parts

aims to include every aspect rather than only wide scope
wholly
vscomprehensively
84 3.4

Completely in every way

focuses on dealing with each element rather than totality alone
exhaustively
vscomprehensively
  • Formal
6 6.7

In a way that includes every part and leaves nothing out

includes almost all aspects but focuses on coverage not depth
holistically
vscomprehensively
4 5.4

Looking at all parts together

focuses on including each element individually rather than the whole view
from soup to nuts
vscomprehensively
  • Informal
1 7.4

Including everything from the beginning to the end

covers all aspects generally rather than stressing a stepwise order
sweepingly
vscomprehensively
1 7.4

In a broad way that affects many people or things

is specific about covering all elements rather than being merely broad

Antonyms

198 2.4

To some degree but not completely

2 3.4

Partly done and not finished

How Thoroughly

completely
1.0
comprehensively
8 4.9
broadly
73 3.5
mainly
418 1.0
partly
375 1.0

Surface Forms

comprehensively positive

Morphology

comprehensively = comprehensive (transparent) = comprehend + ive + ly

The adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'comprehensive' with '-ly', and the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word comprehensively comes from the Latin parts com- ('together') and prehendere ('to grasp'). Imagine 'grasping the whole' with your hand — so to do something comprehensively is to cover or include all parts.