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- [thur-oh, thuhr-oh]
- /ˈθɜr oʊ, ˈθʌr oʊ/
- /ˈθʌrənɪs/
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- [thur-oh, thuhr-oh]
- /ˈθɜr oʊ, ˈθʌr oʊ/
Definitions of thoroughness word
- adjective thoroughness executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search. 1
- adjective thoroughness complete; perfect; utter: thorough enjoyment. 1
- adjective thoroughness extremely attentive to accuracy and detail; painstaking: a thorough worker; a thorough analysis. 1
- adjective thoroughness having full command or mastery of an art, talent, etc.: a thorough actress. 1
- adjective thoroughness extending or passing through. 1
- noun thoroughness (initial capital letter) English History. the administrative policies of the Earl of Stafford and Archbishop Laud during the reign of Charles I: so called because they were uncompromisingly carried out. 1
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Origin of thoroughness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (preposition and adv.); Old English thuruh, variant of thurh through
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Parts of speech for Thoroughness
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adjective
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preposition
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thoroughness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
thoroughness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thoroughness
noun thoroughness
- conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
- efficiency — the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance.
- inclemencies — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
- inclemency — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
- knowhow — knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise: Designing a computer requires a lot of know-how.
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