adjective thorough and all-encompassing.She carried out an exhaustive study of the research that had been done in the field. See the full entry
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anesthesia
noun a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain.She will be under anesthesia during the operation.A specialist will administer the anesthesia for the surgery. See the…
readjust
transitive verb to bring once again to a more fitting or more correct state, relationship, position, or the like; to adjust again.She readjusted the rearview mirror, which had somehow gone askew. See…
orthodox
adjective 1. adhering to or in accordance with long-established religious beliefs, laws, and practices.My parents are orthodox in all religious matters.We celebrate the Sabbath in the orthodox manner. 2. adhering to the…