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Thoroughgoing: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoroughgoing

 

[ ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

complete extent

Thoroughgoing describes something that is complete, comprehensive, or fundamental in nature. It implies totality and thoroughness without exception.

Synonyms

absolute, complete, comprehensive, extensive, unqualified

Examples of usage

  • She conducted a thoroughgoing analysis of the data.
  • The thoroughgoing reforms resulted in significant changes.
  • His thoroughgoing commitment to his principles was admirable.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoroughgoing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 completo

🇮🇳 पूर्ण

🇩🇪 gründlich

🇮🇩 menyeluruh

🇺🇦 глибокий

🇵🇱 wszechstronny

🇯🇵 徹底的な

🇫🇷 approfondi

🇪🇸 total

🇹🇷 kapsayıcı

🇰🇷 철저한

🇸🇦 شامل

🇨🇿 komplexní

🇸🇰 komplexný

🇨🇳 彻底的

🇸🇮 celovit

🇮🇸 alhliða

🇰🇿 толық

🇬🇪 სრული

🇦🇿 tam

🇲🇽 total

Etymology

The word 'thoroughgoing' originates from the combination of 'thorough' and 'going,' with 'thorough' stemming from the Old English word 'thurh,' meaning 'through.' 'Going' relates to the act of travel or undertaking a journey. The term has been used since the 19th century to signify completeness and totality. It conveys not just a superficial understanding or engagement, but rather a deep, comprehensive involvement in a matter, making it a powerful term in descriptive language. Its usage has evolved in contemporary contexts to apply not only to physical endeavors but also to describe ideologies, reforms, or investigations, emphasizing an all-encompassing nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,102, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.