derinlemesine

Derinlemesine is a Turkish term used as an adjective or adverb meaning in-depth, thorough, or extensive. It describes analysis, examination, investigation or coverage that probes beyond the surface to uncover underlying factors, causes, or relationships. Common collocations include derinlemesine analiz (in-depth analysis), derinlemesine inceleme, and derinlemesine araştırma.

Usage: The word is typical in journalism, academia, business, and policy discussions where a detailed, systematic approach is required. It contrasts with yüzeysel (superficial) or genel (general) treatments of a subject. It can modify nouns or verbs: derinlemesine bakmak (to look at something in depth), derinlemesine incelemek (to examine in depth).

Etymology: The compound derives from derin (deep) and lemesine, a suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, though in modern Turkish it functions as a single adverbial modifier. It does not have a separate lexical meaning beyond "in-depth."

Related terms and nuances: Ayrıntılı (detailed) and teferruatlı (with many details) overlap in meaning but derinlemesine emphasizes depth and systematic exploration rather than quantity of details. In research contexts, derinlemesine methods may involve comprehensive data collection, triangulation, and critical appraisal.

See also: derinlik, yüzeysel, analiz, inceleme.