thorough — complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɜːroʊ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's thorough inspection found even the dust bunny hiding under my bed.
- The detective conducted a thorough search of the crime scene.
- After a thorough review of my refrigerator, I concluded that pizza delivery was my only option.
thorough
ADJECTIVE[/ˈθɜːroʊ/]
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
The detective conducted a thorough investigation before making a conclusion.
The teacher gave a thorough explanation of the lesson. (COMPLETE + DETAIL = THOROUGH → thorough means doing something completely and paying attention to details)
Be thorough, follow every detail, and grow through experience.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Thorough derives from Old English 'thurh,' originally meaning 'through' or 'by way of.' Over time, the semantic sense evolved from the literal notion of passing completely through something to the abstract meaning of doing something completely and carefully from beginning to end, eventually settling into the modern sense of 'meticulous' or 'complete.'
Breakdown
thurh (through, passing completely) + -ough (adjectival suffix), where the root originally conveyed motion through space but shifted to mean complete penetration or exhaustive treatment of a subject.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's thorough inspection found even the dust bunny hiding under my bed.”
“The detective conducted a thorough search of the crime scene.”
“After a thorough review of my refrigerator, I concluded that pizza delivery was my only option.”
“Students need thorough preparation for the CSAT exam.”
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