Thorougher: meaning, definitions and examples

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thorougher

 

[ ˈθʌroʊər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree comparison

Thorougher is a comparative form of the adjective 'thorough', used to describe something that is more complete, detailed or meticulous. It implies a level of depth in execution or analysis that surpasses another. For instance, a thorougher investigation would examine more evidence than a standard one, leading to more comprehensive conclusions. This term is often utilized in academic or professional settings where precision and depth of understanding are crucial.

Synonyms

more comprehensive, more detailed, more meticulous.

Examples of usage

  • The thorougher review of the report revealed significant errors.
  • She provided a thorougher analysis of the data than her predecessor.
  • Our team conducted a thorougher evaluation of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "thorougher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais minucioso

🇮🇳 गहन

🇩🇪 gründlicher

🇮🇩 lebih menyeluruh

🇺🇦 доскіпливіший

🇵🇱 dokładniejszy

🇯🇵 徹底的な

🇫🇷 plus approfondi

🇪🇸 más exhaustivo

🇹🇷 daha kapsamlı

🇰🇷 더 철저한

🇸🇦 أكثر شمولاً

🇨🇿 podrobnější

🇸🇰 podrobnejší

🇨🇳 更彻底的

🇸🇮 bolj temeljit

🇮🇸 nákvæmari

🇰🇿 толыққанды

🇬🇪 მიმდინარე

🇦🇿 daha ətraflı

🇲🇽 más exhaustivo

Etymology

The word 'thorough' originates from the Old English 'þurh', meaning 'through'. The evolution of the term includes its passage through Middle English as 'thurgh' or 'thorough', eventually leading to its modern form. The word has retained its core meaning throughout centuries, primarily focusing on completeness and depth. The comparative form 'thorougher' emerges from the grammatical rule of adding '-er' to forms of adjectives for comparative purposes. This linguistic practice is common in English, especially with two-syllable adjectives. The usage of 'thorougher' can sometimes be debated, as 'more thorough' is often preferred in formal contexts to avoid any awkwardness in pronunciation or clarity.