Definition for COM-PRE-HEN'SI-BLY

COM-PRE-HEN'SI-BLY, adv.

With great extent of embrace, or comprehension; with large extent of signification; in a manner to comprehend a large circuit. The words wisdom and righteousness are commonly used very comprehensibly, so as to signify all religion and virtue. – Tillotson. This word is rarely used. [See Comprehensively.]

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