What does exhaustive mean?
Exhaustive means Including every possible element: fully comprehensive..
Exhaustive
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Including every possible element: fully comprehensive..
Definitions by Sense
- Including every possible element: fully comprehensive.
- (now rare) Causing exhaustion; very tiring.
Example Sentences
We made an exhaustive list.
Wolsey saw in what imminent peril the revenues of the Church were from the exhaustive squandering and grasping covetousness of the Court.
Chopping and hauling wood was exhaustive work. Scraping the flesh off the heavy hides and hanging them to dry also taxed her physical strength.
Synonyms for exhaustive
Antonyms for exhaustive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more exhaustive
- most exhaustive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for exhaustive?
Common synonyms include all-encompassing, tiring, weariful, draining.
What is the opposite of exhaustive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use exhaustive in a sentence?
We made an exhaustive list.
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