incomprehensive

incomprehensive
/in'kom pri hen"siv, in kom'-/, adj.
1. not comprehensive.
2. not comprehending readily; having a slow or inadequate mental grasp.
[1645-55; IN-3 + COMPREHENSIVE]

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