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Synonyms of 'comprehensive'

comprehensive

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(adjective) 
Definition
of broad scope or content
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Synonyms
broad
A broad range of issues was discussed.
full
Full details will be sent to you.
complete
wide
The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.
catholic
He was a man of catholic tastes, enjoying music and fine arts of all kinds.
sweeping
sweeping economic reforms
extensive
The story generated extensive comment on social media.
blanket
the blanket coverage of the Olympics
umbrella
thorough
We are making a thorough investigation.
inclusive
an inclusive price of £32.90
exhaustive
The author's treatment of the subject is exhaustive.
all-inclusive
all-embracing
overarching
encyclopedic
He has an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music.
Opposites
limited
,
specific
,
narrow
,
restricted
,
specialized
,
incomplete
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of blanket
Definition
applying to or covering a wide group or variety of people, conditions, situations, etc.
the blanket coverage of the Olympics
Synonyms
comprehensive,
full,
complete,
wide,
sweeping,
broad,
extensive,
wide-ranging,
thorough,
inclusive,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing
in the sense of catholic
Definition
(of tastes or interests) covering a wide range
He was a man of catholic tastes, enjoying music and fine arts of all kinds.
Synonyms
wide,
general,
liberal,
global,
varied,
comprehensive,
universal,
world-wide,
tolerant,
eclectic,
all-inclusive,
ecumenical,
all-embracing,
broad-minded,
unbigoted,
unsectarian,
multicultural,
multiculti (informal)
in the sense of encyclopedic
Definition
(of knowledge or information) very full and thorough
He has an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music.
Synonyms
comprehensive,
full,
complete,
vast,
universal,
wide-ranging,
thorough,
in-depth,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing,
all-encompassing,
thoroughgoing

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