Comprehensively

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a thorough and complete manner; covering all relevant details and aspects.

Etymology

From comprehensive (from comprehend + suffix -sive 'tending to') plus the adverb suffix -ly. This formation became standard in English by the 17th century.

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Comprehensively is the adverb favorite of scientists and academics—when you present something comprehensively, you're claiming you've covered everything worth covering, which is a bold promise!

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