Exhaustive

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

Definitions of exhaustive

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'exhaustive' describes something that is thorough and complete

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher provided an exhaustive list of vocabulary words for the students to study.

A2 The travel guide gave an exhaustive description of all the attractions in the city.

B1 The researcher conducted an exhaustive study of the effects of climate change on marine life.

B2 The detective carried out an exhaustive investigation to solve the complex case.

C1 The author spent years conducting exhaustive research for the historical novel.

C2 The scientist's exhaustive analysis of the data led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

Examples of exhaustive in a Sentence

formal The researchers conducted an exhaustive study on the effects of climate change.

informal I did an exhaustive search for the perfect birthday gift for my friend.

slang I'm so exhausted after that exhaustive workout at the gym.

figurative His exhaustive efforts to find a solution paid off in the end.

Grammatical Forms of exhaustive

• past tense: exhausted
• plural: exhaustives
• comparative: more exhaustive
• superlative: most exhaustive
• present tense: exhaust
• future tense: will exhaust
• perfect tense: have exhausted
• continuous tense: is exhausting
• singular: exhaustive
• positive degree: exhaustive
• infinitive: to exhaust
• gerund: exhausting
• participle: exhausted

Origin and Evolution of exhaustive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exhaustive' originated from the Latin word 'exhaustivus', which is derived from the verb 'exhaustus' meaning 'to drain out'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that completely drains or depletes a resource, the word 'exhaustive' has evolved to also mean thorough, comprehensive, or complete in modern English usage.