throughgoing

1 of 2

noun

1

archaic : examination, overhauling

2

archaic : reprimand

throughgoing

2 of 2

adjective

"

1

: passing or extending all the way through

2

archaic : energetic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

through entry 2 + going, gerund of go

Adjective

through entry 2 + going, present participle of go

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