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Definition |
a particular quality to its fullest extent |
Examples |
1) The ruins are every inch a symbol
of ancient civilization. 2) He is every inch
a gentleman, with impeccable manners and etiquette. |
Etymology |
The term is derived from the Old English
phrase "ælc ān inch," which means "every single inch." |
Synonyms |
totally, completely |
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