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Definition of comprehensiveness

comprehensiveness

/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv.nəs/
com · pre · hen · sive · ness
Adverb:comprehensively
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Adjective:comprehensive
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comprehensiveness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of being complete and including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Example

"The committee praised the report for its remarkable comprehensiveness and attention to detail."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'comprehensiveness' (the quality of being complete and all-inclusive) with 'comprehensibility' (the quality of being understandable).

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• Nearby Words

comprehension
comprehensive
comprehensively
comprehensiveness
compress
compressible
compression

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'comprehensive' plus the suffix '-ness'. 'Comprehensive' derives from Late Latin 'comprehensivus', from Latin 'comprehendere' ('to grasp or include'), combining 'com-' ('together') and 'prehendere' ('to seize').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Comprehensiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/comprehensiveness
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