complete — having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpliːt/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery went from 100% to complete zero during the exam - talk about perfect timing!
- She completed her degree in three years instead of four.
- The complete manual is 500 pages long - who has time to read that?
complete
ADJECTIVE[/kəmˈpliːt/]
having all the necessary or appropriate parts
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Complete the task, no retreat — every step connects to make it complete.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'completus', the past participle of 'complere' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to finish'. This comes from 'com-' (together) + 'plere' (to fill).
Breakdown
com- (together) + -plete (fill) = complete
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone battery went from 100% to complete zero during the exam - talk about perfect timing!”
“She completed her degree in three years instead of four.”
“The complete manual is 500 pages long - who has time to read that?”
“Please complete this survey to help us improve our service.”
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