Adjektiv

ausführlich

detailed, extensive, in detail, comprehensive

Er gab einen ausführlichen Bericht.

He gave a detailed report.

Bitte erklären Sie das ausführlich.

Please explain that in detail.

((as an adjective)) detailed sth. an ausführlicher Bericht

Synonyms: detailed, comprehensive; Antonyms: brief, concise

From `aus-` (out) + `führen` (to lead). The idea is 'leading out' the details of a topic.

Imagine 'leading out' (aus-führen) all the information on a subject, leaving nothing behind, thus being 'detailed'.

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