throughgoing I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology:through (II) + going, gerund of go 1.archaic: examination, overhauling 2.archaic: reprimand II. adjective Etymology:through (II) + going, present participle of go 1.: passing or extending all the way through 2.archaic: energetic