in-depth — comprehensive and detailed; thorough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: comprehensive and detailed; thorough
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪn ˈdepθ/
Example Sentences
- The professor's in-depth explanation about quantum physics made my brain feel like it was being quantum tunneled.
- The company requires an in-depth background check for all executive positions.
- After an in-depth conversation with my cat, I realized only one of us was making sense.
in-depth
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪn ˈdepθ/]
comprehensive and detailed; thorough
The journalist conducted an in-depth interview covering every corner of the scientist's life.
In-depth research spans both depth and breadth!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound term emerged in English from the combination of the preposition 'in' (meaning into or within) and the noun 'depth' (from Old French 'depesce', meaning deep place). From the mid-20th century onwards, it became widely established in academic and journalistic contexts to denote thorough, comprehensive analysis that penetrates beyond surface-level examination.
Breakdown
in- (into, within) + depth (deep place, from Old French depesce). The morphological combination creates a directional sense of 'going deeply into' a subject, which evolved to mean exhaustive or thorough analysis.
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📝Examples
“The professor's in-depth explanation about quantum physics made my brain feel like it was being quantum tunneled.”
“The company requires an in-depth background check for all executive positions.”
“After an in-depth conversation with my cat, I realized only one of us was making sense.”
“The research team conducted an in-depth survey of consumer preferences.”
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