Seizing or laying hold of; of the mind, apprehending.
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Use "prehensive" in a sentence
"Those offerings are growing more com prehensive, but they don't include the full array of TV content."
"" When you are [coming in] with a com prehensive plan, including a budget that clearly lays out priorities and expectations of performance, then say you have to deal with what is there, [that]is a very responsible position, " Mr. Sessions said."
"Present to the National Conference and National General Council a com-prehensive statement of the state of the organisation and the administrative situation of the ANC."