reprehensive
pronunciation
How to pronounce reprehensive in British English: UK [ˌreprɪ'hensɪv]
How to pronounce reprehensive in American English: US [ˌreprɪ'hensɪv]
Word Origin
- reprehensive (adj.)
- 1580s, from Latin stem of reprehend + -ive, perhaps on model of comprehensive.
Example
- 1. Application letter signed by the legal reprehensive of the proposed regional headquarters .