comprehensive material

[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv məˈtɪriəl/]
noun phrasepl: comprehensive materials
material abrangente / material completo
1. Educational or informational content that covers a subject thoroughly and completely, including all necessary details and aspects
The teacher provided comprehensive material covering all topics for the final exam.
O professor forneceu material abrangente cobrindo todos os tópicos para o exame final.
2. Documentation or resources that address multiple facets of a subject in detail
We compiled comprehensive material about climate change for the research project.
Compilamos material completo sobre mudanças climáticas para o projeto de pesquisa.
3. Detailed and complete information or resources without significant omissions
The online course includes comprehensive material with videos, texts, and exercises.
O curso online inclui material abrangente com vídeos, textos e exercícios.
In Brazilian academic and professional contexts, 'material abrangente' is highly valued and frequently requested. In the USA, comprehensive materials are standard in higher education and corporate training. The term reflects a global shift toward complete, accessible learning resources rather than fragmented information.
NYC Slang
the whole package / the full deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete materialthorough materialdetailed materialextensive materialfull materialin-depth material
Antonyms / Antônimos
limited materialincomplete materialsuperficial materialbasic materialscanty material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
material abrangente / material completo
Most commonly used in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
material bem completo / material fechado
Colloquial variation using 'fechado' to mean complete
São Paulo
material abrangente / material detalhado
Preference for 'detalhado' in business and academic settings
Portugal
material abrangente / material pormenorizado
Portuguese uses 'pormenorizado' for detailed/comprehensive

Related Words

study materialeducational contentcurriculumreference materialdocumentationresources

Related Idioms & Phrases

cover all bases
leave no stone unturned
the whole nine yards
from A to Z
de ponta a ponta (Portuguese)
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