No. 1,621 in German
umfassende
Comprehensive.
In a sentence
Das erfolgreiche Projekt benötigte eine umfassende Planung.
The successful project required comprehensive planning.
The word 'umfassende' here is used to describe the extensive and thorough nature of the planning involved in the project.
Seine Kenntnisse der Naturwissenschaften sind wirklich umfassend.
His knowledge of the natural sciences is truly comprehensive.
'Umfassend' is employed to highlight the wide-ranging and in-depth understanding one has in the field of sciences.
Eine umfassende Analyse der Situation hilft, bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen.
A comprehensive analysis of the situation helps in making better decisions.
In this sentence, 'umfassende' characterizes the analysis as being detailed and all-encompassing.
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