exhaustive

adjective
UK: /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪv/
US: /ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪv/

  1. Complete and thorough; including every possible detail.

    1. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a great start.
    2. We have conducted an exhaustive study of all available data on the subject.

  2. Testing all possibilities or considering all elements.

    1. Police made an exhaustive search of the area.
    2. The detective performed an exhaustive review of the evidence in the case.

Synonyms

comprehensive thorough complete detailed extensive all-inclusive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exhaustive" in English means: Complete and thorough; including every possible detail., Testing all possibilities or considering all elements..

The phonetic transcription of "exhaustive" is /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exhaustive": comprehensive, thorough, complete, detailed, extensive, all-inclusive.

Example usage of "exhaustive": "The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a great start.". More examples on the page.