noncomprehensive
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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not comprehensive
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