in-depth

[ in-depth ]

adjective

1. extensive, thorough, or profound:

   an in-depth analysis of the problem.

2. well-balanced or fully developed.

in-depth

adjective

1. carefully worked out, detailed and thorough

   an in-depth study

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-depth¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Idioms and Phrases

Profoundly, thoroughly, as in It will take years to cover the entire subject in depth . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Tune in next week for the rest of our in-depth interview with Mockingjay director Francis Lawrence.

From The Daily Beast

Magic and gaming involve in-depth worlds that feature both male and female characters.

From The Daily Beast

Few series, then, are as primed for in-depth dissections of its most pivotal scenes.

From The Daily Beast

“There is a more in-depth, longer conversation that needs to be discussed,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

One can read through a stack of music magazines and never find any in-depth discussion of music.

From The Daily Beast

An objective, realistic, and in-depth situational grasp will be essential to such an understanding.

From Project Gutenberg

Most married couples desire, and hope for, the achievement we have called "relationship-in-depth."

From Project Gutenberg

As married couples we are here to engage together in communication-in-depth about relationship-in-depth.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• comprehensive
• detailed
• exhaustive
• extensive
• thorough