exhaustive
|ex-haus-tive|
C1
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
comprehensive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exhaustive' originates from the Latin word 'exhaurire', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'haurire' meant 'to draw'.
Historical Evolution
'exhaurire' transformed into the French word 'exhaustif', and eventually became the modern English word 'exhaustive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw out completely', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'comprehensive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
including all possibilities; comprehensive.
The report was exhaustive, covering every aspect of the issue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35