incomprehensive

adjective

in·​comprehensive

"+

1

: lacking comprehensiveness

especially : deficient in mental grasp

2

obsolete : incomprehensible

incomprehensively

"+

adverb

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 1 + comprehensive

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