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Comprehensible vs. Comprehensive
Comprehensible
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbəl/Examples:
The manual is clear and comprehensible.His speech was lively and easily comprehensible.A comprehensible breakdown of the steps is essential.
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Comprehensive
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/Examples:
Bush countered with his more comprehensive National Defense Research Council.The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact.She provided a comprehensive guide to local flora and fauna.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Comprehensible relates to understanding. It describes something that can be easily understood.
- Comprehensive refers to something that is complete or includes everything necessary.
- Remember that comprehend is part of comprehensible, just like understanding is inherent in the term.
- Comprehensive often involves covering a topic in full detail.
- Comprehensible acts like able to be comprehended, focusing on clarity.
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