com·pre·hen·sive 
(kŏm′prĭ-hĕnsĭv)
(kŏm′prĭ-hĕnsĭv)adj.
1. So large in scope or content as to include much: a comprehensive history of the revolution.
2. Marked by or showing extensive understanding: comprehensive knowledge.
n. often comprehensives
An examination or series of examinations covering the entire field of major study, given to a student in the final year of undergraduate or graduate study.
[Late Latin comprehēnsīvus, conceivable, from Latin comprehēnsus, past participle of comprehendere, to comprehend; see COMPREHEND.]
com′pre·hensive·ly adv.
com′pre·hensive·ness n.