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exhaustive

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
ex · haus · tive ɪɡ · ˈzɔː · stɪv
English Definition
adj. complete and thorough
中文释义
详尽的，彻底的
Significado en Español
exhaustivo, completo
한국어 뜻
철저한, 완전한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
toàn diện, triệt để
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Example Sentence

The report was exhaustive and covered every aspect of the issue.

这份报告详尽无遗，涵盖了问题的各个方面。

Synonyms
comprehensive thorough complete all-encompassing
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Adjective form of exhaust (exhaust).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “exhaustive”?

  1. A comprehensive
  2. B limited
  3. C superficial
  4. D partial
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A — comprehensive. “exhaustive” means adj. complete and thorough

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The detective made a truly ______ search, examining every corner of the room.

  1. A hasty
  2. B careless
  3. C partial
  4. D exhaustive
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D — exhaustive. “exhaustive” means adj. complete and thorough

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Common questions about “exhaustive”

What does “exhaustive” mean?

exhaustive — adj. complete and thorough. In Chinese: 详尽的，彻底的.

How do you pronounce “exhaustive”?

exhaustive is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · haus · tive.

How do you use “exhaustive” in a sentence?

The report was exhaustive and covered every aspect of the issue. (这份报告详尽无遗，涵盖了问题的各个方面。)

What are synonyms for “exhaustive”?

comprehensive, thorough, complete, all-encompassing — all close in meaning to exhaustive (adj. complete and thorough).

Is “exhaustive” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. exhaustive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “exhaustive”?

Adjective form of exhaust (exhaust).

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