🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Gründlich

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡʁʏndlɪç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Thorough/ˈθɜːr.oʊ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Bericht lieferte eine gründliche Analyse der Marktentwicklungen."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

    "The report provided a thorough analysis of the market trends."
  2. 2

    Carried out completely; exhaustive.

    "She conducted a thorough investigation into the matter."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'thorough' originates from the Old English 'þurh', meaning 'through', which evolved in Middle English to 'thorugh'. Its meaning has shifted over time to encompass completeness and attention to detail.

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