comprehensively
adverb/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/
Frequency rank: #13,547 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that includes everything; thoroughly and completely
Example sentence
The new textbook covers the subject comprehensively so that students can understand every aspect of it.
Synonyms & related words
- thoroughly
- completely
- fully
- exhaustively
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