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10 Language-to-English DictionariesComprehensive Knowledge
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thorough and complete understanding of a subject or area of study.
"Her comprehensive knowledge of world history made her an excellent teacher." - 2
The state of being well-informed and educated across multiple disciplines.
"His comprehensive knowledge allowed him to engage in discussions on various topics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'comprehensive' originates from the Latin 'comprehensivus', meaning 'to seize or grasp together', while 'knowledge' comes from the Old English 'cnāwledge', which combines 'cnāwan' (to know) and 'leornung' (learning). The phrase evolved to denote a thorough understanding of a subject.
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Connaissance complète
Transliteration: kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s kɔ̃.plɛt
"Sa connaissance complète de l'histoire mondiale en faisait un excellent enseignant."
Umfassendes Wissen
Transliteration: ʊmˈfasəndəs ˈvɪsən
"Ihr umfassendes Wissen über die Weltgeschichte machte sie zu einer hervorragenden Lehrerin."
Conoscenza completa
Transliteration: ko.noˈʃɛn.tsa komˈplɛ.ta
"La sua conoscenza completa della storia mondiale la rendeva un'insegnante eccellente."
Conocimiento completo
Transliteration: ko.no.θiˈmien.to̞m komˈple.to
"Su conocimiento completo de la historia mundial la convirtió en una excelente profesora."
Conhecimento abrangente
Transliteration: ko.ɲe.siˈmẽ.tu a.bɾɐ̃ˈʒẽ.tʃi
"Seu conhecimento abrangente da história mundial a tornava uma excelente professora."
व्यापक ज्ञान
Transliteration: vyāpaka jñān
"विश्व इतिहास का उसका व्यापक ज्ञान उसे एक उत्कृष्ट शिक्षक बनाता था।"
全面知识
Transliteration: quánmiàn zhīshì
"她对世界历史的全面知识使她成为一位优秀的教师。"
포괄적 지식
Transliteration: pogwaljeok jisik
"세계 역사에 대한 그녀의 포괄적 지식은 그녀를 훌륭한 교사로 만들었습니다."
包括的な知識
Transliteration: hōkatsuteki na chishiki
"彼女の世界史に関する包括的な知識は、彼女を優れた教師にしました。"
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