comprehensiveexplanation
nounUK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
US /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
A full and clear telling of something so you understand all of it.
The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of how plants grow, from seed to flower.
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2. A step-by-step lesson that covers every part of a topic.
Her comprehensive explanation of the water cycle included pictures and a diagram.
3. A written or spoken answer that leaves nothing out.
The manual's comprehensive explanation helped him fix the bike on his own.
4. A clear telling that makes a hard idea easy to grasp.
Grandpa's comprehensive explanation of how the engine works made the whole family smile.