French

Adjective

compréhensif m ‎(feminine singular compréhensive, masculine plural compréhensifs, feminine plural compréhensives)

1. Emotionally understanding; compassionate.
2. (rare or logic) Encompassing a certain number of elements or characteristics.
3. (rare) Encompassing many elements; having many characteristics.
4. (archaic) Capable of intellectual comprehension.

Usage notes

• Although some of its meanings have similar etymological roots, compréhensif never has the meaning "comprehensive", and not in the same register.