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completely-refurbished

|com-plete-ly-re-fur-bished|

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/kəmˈpliːtli rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃt/

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/kəmˈpliːtli rɪˈfɜːbɪʃt/

(refurbish)

renovation

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
refurbishrefurbishesrefurbishesrefurbishedrefurbishedrefurbishingrefurbishedcompletely refurbished
Etymology
Etymology Information

The phrase 'completely-refurbished' is formed from the adverb 'completely' (from Latin 'completus', meaning 'filled up') and the past participle 'refurbished' (from 'refurbish', from Old French 'refurbir', meaning 'to polish up again').

Historical Evolution

'Refurbish' comes from Old French 'refurbir', which became 'refurbish' in Middle English, and 'completely' comes from Latin 'completus', entering English via Old French as 'complet' and then 'complete'. The phrase 'completely-refurbished' is a modern English compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'refurbish' meant 'to polish up again', but over time it evolved to mean 'to renovate or restore to a good condition'. Adding 'completely' emphasizes the thoroughness of the restoration.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been restored or renovated to a like-new condition, with all aspects thoroughly improved or renewed.

The hotel offers completely-refurbished rooms for its guests.

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Last updated: 2025/08/02 09:49