carefully-completed
|care-ful-ly-com-plet-ed|
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/ˈkɛrfəli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
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/ˈkeəfəli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
(complete)
finish or make whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'complete' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'completus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'completus' transformed into the Old French word 'complet,' and eventually became the modern English word 'complete' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill up or finish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to finish or make whole.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with thoroughness and attention to detail.
The project was carefully-completed, ensuring no errors were present.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 02:03