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Definition of throughgoing in English: throughgoingadjective ˈθruːˌɡəʊɪŋ 1That goes through something; (later especially) passing through, travelling through. 2Originally Scottish. That provides a way or route through; especially designating a street or passageway which is open at both ends, as opposed to a cul-de-sac or dead end. 3Chiefly Scottish, Irish English (northern), and United States regional. Of a person: that gets through work quickly or thoroughly; active, energetic; persevering. 4Of a person or personal attribute: exemplifying a specified characteristic fully; absolute, extreme, out-and-out. Of an action, process, etc.: involving or dealing with every detail or aspect of something.
Origin Early 16th century. From through- + going. Definition of throughgoing in US English: throughgoingadjectiveˈθruːˌɡəʊɪŋ 1That goes through something; (later especially) passing through, travelling through. 2Originally Scottish. That provides a way or route through; especially designating a street or passageway which is open at both ends, as opposed to a cul-de-sac or dead end. 3Chiefly Scottish, Irish English (northern), and United States regional. Of a person: that gets through work quickly or thoroughly; active, energetic; persevering. 4Of a person or personal attribute: exemplifying a specified characteristic fully; absolute, extreme, out-and-out. Of an action, process, etc.: involving or dealing with every detail or aspect of something.
Origin Early 16th century. From through- + going. |