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compleat

com·pleat
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pleet]
    • /kəmˈplit/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pleet]
    • /kəmˈplit/

Definitions of compleat word

  • adjective compleat an archaic spelling of complete, used esp in the titles of handbooks, in imitation of The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton 3
  • abbreviation COMPLEAT complete 3
  • adjective compleat highly skilled and accomplished in all aspects; complete; total: the compleat actor, at home in comedy and tragedy. 1
  • noun compleat (archaic) to finish; to make done; to reach the end. 1
  • verb compleat Archaic spelling of complete. 0
  • adjective compleat Archaic spelling of complete. 0

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Origin of compleat

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; earlier spelling of complete, used phrasally in allusion to The Compleat Angler

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Parts of speech for Compleat

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

compleat popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

compleat usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with compleat

  • who wrote the compleat angler?

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