noncomprehensive

Thân thiện

The report was noncomprehensive and omitted several key details.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not comprehensive; not covering all aspects, items, or possibilities: Describes something that is limited in scope, incomplete, or does not include everything that might be relevant or necessary.

Usage

• The adjective "noncomprehensive" is used to qualify a noun, indicating that the noun it describes is partial or selective rather than complete and all-inclusive. It is the direct opposite of "comprehensive."
• It is typically used in formal or academic contexts to describe studies, lists, exams, reviews, or analyses.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The report provided only a noncomprehensive overview of the issue, omitting several key factors.
  • Due to time constraints, the survey was noncomprehensive and focused on a few major cities.
  • This is a noncomprehensive list of examples; many more could be added.

Advanced Usage

• "inherently noncomprehensive": Used to emphasize that the limitation is a fundamental characteristic of something.
  • Any single theory of history is inherently noncomprehensive.
• "deliberately noncomprehensive": Indicates that the incompleteness was a conscious choice.
  • The guide is deliberately noncomprehensive, aiming to highlight only the most significant works.

Variants and Related Words

• Noncomprehensiveness (noun): The state or quality of being noncomprehensive.
  • The noncomprehensiveness of the data set limits the conclusions we can draw.
• Incomprehensive (adjective): A less common synonym with the same meaning as "noncomprehensive."

Synonyms

• Incomplete: Lacking some part; not finished or total.
• Partial: Existing only in part; incomplete.
• Selective: Characterized by selection; not including all.
• Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.

Antonyms

• Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
• Complete: Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
• Exhaustive: Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
• Thorough: Complete with regard to every detail.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not comprehensive

Từ đồng nghĩa

• incomprehensive