exhaustive
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/adjective★Intermediate
formal
covering or including all possible aspects or elements
The report provided an exhaustive analysis of the market trends.
The report included a complete and detailed examination of all market trends.
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Often used in formal or academic contexts to emphasize thoroughness.
Collocations
exhaustive searcha thorough and complete searchexhaustive lista complete and comprehensive list
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Formal Usage
Use 'exhaustive' in formal or academic contexts to describe something that is thoroughly complete.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'exhaustus', past participle of 'exhaurire' meaning 'to drain out or empty', from 'ex-' (out) + 'haurire' (to draw).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal writing or when emphasizing thoroughness in research, analysis, or investigation.
Word Breakdown
ex-
out
prefix-haust
to draw or drain
root-ive
having the quality of
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