EXHAUSTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXHAUSTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “exhaustive”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “exhaustive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exhaustive” are: thorough, thoroughgoing, comprehensive, all-inclusive, complete, full, full-scale, all-embracing, all-encompassing, encyclopedic, extensive, intensive, all-out, profound, sweeping, umbrella

Exhaustive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Exhaustive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exhaustive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial.
• Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
• Performed comprehensively and completely.

Synonyms of "Exhaustive" as an adjective (16 Words)

all-embracing	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-encompassing	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-inclusive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-out	Using all available resources.
complete	Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. The restoration of the chapel is complete.
comprehensive	Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. A comprehensive history of the revolution.
encyclopedic	Comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia. Encyclopedic knowledge.
extensive	(of agriculture) obtaining a relatively small crop from a large area with a minimum of capital and labour. An extensive Roman settlement in northwest England.
full	Constituting the full quantity or extent complete. A full report of the conference.
full-scale	Using all available resources.
intensive	Denoting a property which is measured in terms of intensity (e.g. concentration) rather than of extent (e.g. volume), and so is not simply increased by addition of one thing to another. The questioning was intensive.
profound	Deep and complete. A profound philosopher.
sweeping	Wide in range or effect. Sweeping desolate moorlands.
thorough	Painstakingly careful and accurate. Officers have made a thorough examination of the wreckage.
thoroughgoing	Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers. Thoroughgoing research.
umbrella	Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups. An umbrella organization.

Usage Examples of "Exhaustive" as an adjective

• The guide outlines every bus route in exhaustive detail.
• An exhaustive study.

Associations of "Exhaustive" (30 Words)

absolute	Viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things; not relative or comparative. An absolute guarantee to respect the nation s authority.
accuracy	The number of significant figures given in a number. The accuracy of radiocarbon dating.
accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. The accounting was accurate.
all	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. My ankle s gone all wobbly.
amply	Enough or more than enough; plentifully. These voices were amply represented.
analysis	The identification and measurement of the chemical constituents of a substance or specimen. Samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis.
arrant	Complete, utter. An arrant fool.
complete	Complete or carry out. A complete ban on smoking.
entire	Constituting the undiminished entirety lacking nothing essential especially not damaged Bacon. An entire horse.
entirety	The whole of something. She would have to stay in her room for the entirety of the weekend.
exactness	The quality of being exact. It is impossible to calculate with mathematical exactness.
flawless	Without any imperfections or defects; perfect. A British accent that was almost flawless.
fully	Completely or entirely; to the fullest extent. The evidence amply or fully confirms our suspicions.
holistic	Emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole.
inerrancy	Exemption from error. Biblical inerrancy.
methodical	(of a person) orderly or systematic in thought or behaviour. A methodical scholar.
outright	Wholly and completely. The outright abolition of the death penalty.
overall	A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work. The overall effect is impressive.
perfect	A tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed sometimes regarded as perfective aspect. The perfect present for golfers everywhere.
perfectible	Capable of becoming or being made perfect.
precise	Used to emphasize that one is referring to an exact and particular thing. A precise image.
precision	The quality of being reproducible in amount or performance. A precision of six decimal figures.
scrupulous	Very concerned to avoid doing wrong. Less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance.
successfully	With success; in a successful manner. She has successfully completed her mission.
systematic	Characterized by order and planning. A systematic search of the whole city.
thorough	Absolute (used to emphasize the degree of something, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant. The child is being a thorough nuisance.
thoroughgoing	Performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial. A thoroughgoing reform of the whole economy.
total	Complete in extent or degree and in every particular. A total disaster.
verity	Conformity to reality or actuality. Irrefutable objective verity.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. Gave his whole attention.