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Definition of noncomprehensive

noncomprehensive

/ˌnɑːnkɑːmpriˈhɛnsɪv/
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noncomprehensive Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Not including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; limited or partial in scope.

Example

"The report provided only a noncomprehensive overview of the market trends, leaving out several key regional sectors."

2

British Relating to a secondary school system that selects students based on academic ability or entrance examinations rather than admitting all children from a given area.

Example

"Several noncomprehensive schools in the county still require rigorous entrance exams for prospective pupils."

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• Nearby Words

noncomplying
noncomprehending
noncomprehension
noncomprehensive
noncomputerized
nonconclusive
nonconference

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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