indepth

Indepth is not a standard English word. The conventional form is in-depth, a hyphenated compound adjective used to describe thorough, detailed coverage or analysis. The unhyphenated variant indepth may appear in branding, titles, or as a typographical choice, but it is generally considered nonstandard in formal prose.

Etymology and meaning: The term is formed from in + depth, with depth tracing to Old English depþ. It conveys thoroughness, scope, and rigor in examination or description. As a concept, it indicates moving beyond surface features to explore underlying causes, structures, or implications.

Usage: When placed before a noun, in-depth functions as an adjective: in-depth analysis, in-depth reporting. The adverbial form is used as “in depth,” as in “the topic was examined in depth.” The hyphenation clarifies that the phrase acts as a single modifier. In standard writing, indepth is generally avoided outside of branding or headings.

Variants and related terms: Deep-dive is a colloquial alternative that conveys a similar sense of thorough exploration. Other synonyms include thorough, comprehensive, exhaustive, and extensive. Style guides typically prefer in-depth for adjectives preceding nouns and in depth for adverbial contexts. In branding or titles, some organizations may use indepth as a distinctive mark, but this usage is not widely supported in normal prose.

See also: Depth, Thoroughness, Deep dive, Comprehensive analysis. Fields commonly employing the concept include journalism, academia, business, and information technology, where in-depth coverage or study denotes depth of investigation and detail.