Exhaustive: meaning, definitions and examples
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exhaustive
[ ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv ]
complete analysis
Exhaustive describes a thorough and comprehensive examination or analysis of a particular subject or issue. It leaves no stone unturned and covers every possible aspect. When a study is labeled as exhaustive, it implies that it has meticulously considered all relevant information and viewpoints. This term is often used in academic and research contexts where in-depth investigation is necessary. An exhaustive list or report is one that is intended to include all necessary details.
Synonyms
complete, comprehensive, detailed, thorough, thoroughgoing.
Examples of usage
- The report provides an exhaustive overview of the current market trends.
- We conducted an exhaustive review of the literature on climate change.
- Her exhaustive research on the subject impressed the committee.
Translations
Translations of the word "exhaustive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exaustivo
🇮🇳 व्यापक
🇩🇪 erschöpfend
🇮🇩 menyeluruh
🇺🇦 вичерпний
🇵🇱 wyczerpujący
🇯🇵 徹底的な
🇫🇷 exhaustif
🇪🇸 exhaustivo
🇹🇷 kapsayıcı
🇰🇷 철저한
🇸🇦 شامل
🇨🇿 vyčerpávající
🇸🇰 vyčerpávajúci
🇨🇳 详尽的
🇸🇮 izčrpen
🇮🇸 útfærður
🇰🇿 толық
🇬🇪 სრული
🇦🇿 aydın
🇲🇽 exhaustivo
Etymology
The word 'exhaustive' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin term 'exhaustus,' which means 'drained out' or 'emptied.' This Latin root comes from the verb 'exhaurire,' a combination of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'haurire' meaning 'to draw or drain.' The evolution of the word reflects the notion of completing or covering everything to the point of exhaustion. Initially used in the literal sense of emptying something, it gradually took on a more abstract meaning in academic and analytical contexts, indicating a thoroughness that encompasses every detail. By the late 19th century, 'exhaustive' had solidified its usage in English to describe studies, reports, and analyses that leave no detail overlooked, marking the transition from its Latin roots to contemporary applications.