ETYM Cf. French compréhensif.
1. Being the most comprehensive of its class.
2. Broad in scope.
3. Including all or everything.
Developed or executed with care and in minute detail; SYN. elaborate, elaborated.
ETYM Latin minutus, p. p. of minuere to lessen. Related to Minish, Minor, Menu, Minuet.
Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; SYN. narrow.
ETYM Old Eng. particuler, French particulier, Latin particularis. Related to Particle.
1. Providing specific details or circumstances.
2. Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category.
3. Separate and distinct from others.
4. Unique or specific to a person or thing or category; SYN. peculiar, special.
First and most important; SYN. special.