Cŏm/pre-hĕn'sive, a.

a. [Fr. compréhensif, Pr. comprehensiu.]

1. Including much; comprising many things. “A very comprehensive definition.” Bentley. “Large and comprehensive ideas.” Channing.
2. Having the power to comprehend or understand many things at once; as, a comprehensive head. Pope.

Syn.—Extensive; wide; large; full.