01 a. Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.
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Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.“A very comprehensive definition.” — Bentley.“Large and comprehensive idea.” — Channing.
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Having the power to comprehend or understand many things.
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3.
Possessing peculiarities that are characteristic of several diverse groups.(Zool.)
Syn.
Extensive; wide; large; full; compendious.