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thoroughness

/ˈθɝː.oʊ.nəs/
thor · ough · ness
Adverb:thoroughly
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Adjective:thorough
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thoroughness Lexical Profile

thoroughness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being complete and attentive to every detail; great care and precision in executing a task or inquiry.

Example

"The lead researcher was praised for the thoroughness of her data analysis and documentation."

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• Rhymes for thoroughness

• Nearby Words

thoroughfare
thoroughgoing
thoroughly
thoroughness
thoroughwax
thoseghar
thou

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'thorough'—originally an emphatic variant of the Middle English preposition 'through', from Old English 'thuruh'—combined with the abstract noun suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thoroughness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thoroughness
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