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exhaustivity

exhaustivity

8.9
The state of being complete and leaving nothing out
  • noun
  • /ɪɡˌzɔːstəˈvɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : exhaustividad
  • The exhaustivity of the report ensured that every aspect of the issue was addressed.

Examples

  • In scientific studies, the exhaustivity of research methods can greatly influence the validity of the findings.

  • Search engine developers should build systems that will emphasize specificity and not exhaustivity, so that the search results will be those actually needed by the users.

    Academic text (2018)
  • For a comprehensive overview of the topic, the exhaustivity of the data collected is crucial.

Synonyms

totality
vsexhaustivity
32 6.5

All the parts of something considered together

emphasizes inspecting and including each possible detail within that whole
fullness
vsexhaustivity
11 4.1

A complete account that covers all main parts

places stronger emphasis on checking every single part or detail
thoroughness
vsexhaustivity
8 5.3

Careful work that checks every detail

stresses coverage of every possible part rather than the careful process
completeness
vsexhaustivity
  • Specialized
4 4.5

How much of a dataset has the required records and fields

is about covering every possible part rather than just data presence
comprehensiveness
vsexhaustivity
1 6.6

Covering all or most important parts

focuses more strictly on covering every possible detail rather than nearly all
absoluteness
vsexhaustivity
1 7.5

The state of being complete and having no limits

is narrower, concentrating on including every particular part or detail
extensiveness
vsexhaustivity
1 7.5

Large size or range that includes many parts

focuses more on exhaustive detail within the scope rather than mere breadth
exhaustiveness
vsexhaustivity
  • Formal
7.5

Being very thorough and covering all important details

is the same idea but expressed in a different word form
allness
vsexhaustivity
9.9

A belief that one idea includes everything

is similar but especially stresses listing or checking every detail
entireness
vsexhaustivity
7.1

A state of being whole and complete

focuses on examining and covering every individual part within that whole

Antonyms

Lack of deep thought or careful attention

A state where something has missing parts or information

How Complete

exhaustivity
  • Formal
8.9
completeness
7 4.2
thoroughness
8 5.3

Surface Forms

exhaustivity singular

Morphology

exhaustivity = exhaustive (semi-transparent) = exhaust + ive + ity

The noun is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'exhaustive', a standard nominalization.

Etymology

Exhaustivity is related to exhaust and exhaustive, coming from ex- 'out' and haurire 'to draw', so imagine drawing every drop from a cup. So, exhaustivity means being complete and leaving nothing out.