completeness
|com/plete/ness|
B2
/kəmˈpliːtnəs/
(complete)
finish or make whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'completeness' originates from the Latin 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' with the addition of the suffix '-ness' to form 'completeness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill up or finish', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having all necessary parts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
The completeness of the report impressed the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39