thorough

Definition

Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

Etymology

From Middle English thoruȝ, þoruȝ, from Old English þuruh, a byform of Old English þurh, whence comes English through. The adjective derives from the preposition and adverb. The word developed a syllabic form in cases where the word was fully stressed: when it was used as an adverb, adjective, or noun, and less commonly when used as a preposition.

Example Sentences

• "The Prime Minister announced a thorough investigation into the death of a father-of-two in police custody."
• "Not enough! Your work has to be thorougher than this."
• "It's the most thorough artwork I have ever seen!"