exhaustive
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
thorough and comprehensive
The detective conducted an exhaustive search of the crime scene.
The detective examined every detail of the crime scene carefully and completely.
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.
Often used in formal or academic contexts to emphasize thoroughness.
Collocations
exhaustive searcha thorough and complete searchexhaustive lista complete and comprehensive list
Pro Tip
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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