Exhaustive Meaning in English
word
ɪɡˈzɔstɪv
ig-ZAW-stiv
ɛɡzˈɔːstɪv
eg-ZAW-stiv
Definition
Covering every possible detail or aspect; very thorough and complete.
Usage & Nuances
'Exhaustive' is formal and often used in academic or technical contexts. It means nothing is left out. Do not mix up with 'exhausted' (tired). Common phrases: 'exhaustive list', 'exhaustive search', 'exhaustive study'.
Spanish: exhaustivo - completoPortuguese (BR): exaustivo - completoPortuguese (PT): exaustivo - completoChinese (Simplified): 详尽的 - 全面的Chinese (Traditional): 詳盡的 - 全面的Hindi: संपूर्ण - व्यापकArabic: شامل - كاملBengali: বিস্তৃত - পরিপূর্ণ - সর্বসম্মতRussian: исчерпывающий - полныйJapanese: 徹底的 - 完全なVietnamese: toàn diện - đầy đủKorean: 철저한 - 완전한Turkish: kapsamlı - ayrıntılı - eksiksizUrdu: مکمل - جامعIndonesian: menyeluruh - lengkap
Example Sentences
The report is exhaustive and covers every detail.
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We made an exhaustive list of all the supplies needed.
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She did an exhaustive search for her lost keys.
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That was an exhaustive explanation—you answered every question I had.
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The guide provides exhaustive information on hiking in the area.
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After an exhaustive discussion, we finally reached a decision.
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