2. That which is comrehended or inclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome. [Obs.] Though not a catalogue of fundamentals, yet . . . a comprehension of them. Chillingworth.
3. The capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles.
4. (Logic)
Defn: The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term.
5. (Rhet.)
Defn: A figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite.
COMPREHENSIVE
Com`pre*hen"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. compréhensif.]
1. Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a
full view.
A very comprehensive definition. Bentley.
Large and comprehensive idea. Channing.
2. Having the power to comprehend or understand many things. "His comprehensive head." Pope.
3. (Zoöl.)