detailed — having many details; giving attention to details
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many details; giving attention to details
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːteɪld/
Example Sentences
- My mom's detailed shopping list included the exact brand of toilet paper and the preferred ripeness level of bananas.
- The detective's detailed investigation revealed that the butler did it with a candlestick in the library.
- Please provide a detailed account of your whereabouts last night.
detailed
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdiːteɪld/]
having many details; giving attention to details
The architect's detailed blueprint shows every window, beam, and bolt.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'détailler' meaning to cut into pieces or describe thoroughly, derived from Old French 'tailler' (to cut) with the prefix 'de-'. The word entered English in the 17th century with the sense of describing something in particulars.
Breakdown
de- (thoroughly) + tail (from French tailler, to cut) + -ed (adjective/past participle suffix) = detailed (cut into small parts; described in particulars)
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📝Examples
“My mom's detailed shopping list included the exact brand of toilet paper and the preferred ripeness level of bananas.”
“The detective's detailed investigation revealed that the butler did it with a candlestick in the library.”
“Please provide a detailed account of your whereabouts last night.”
“The architect presented detailed blueprints for the new building.”
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