comprehensive

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kom′pri hensiv)

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comprehensible - comprehensive
‘comprehensible’
If something is comprehensible, you can understand it.
The object is to make our research readable and comprehensible.
...language comprehensible only to the legal mind.
‘comprehensive’
If something is comprehensive, it is complete and includes everything that is important.
...a comprehensive list of all the items in stock.
Linda received comprehensive training after joining the firm.
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