Meaning & Definition of word "Complete"

Complete

/kəmˈpliːt/

verb:

  • 1. To finish making or doing.
    • Example: He worked hard to complete his assignment on time.
  • 2. To bring to a state of perfection or excellence.
    • Example: The team needs to complete their strategy to ensure success.

adjective:

  • 1. Having all necessary or appropriate parts.
    • Example: The project was complete after the final review.
  • 2. Finished or concluded; not lacking anything.
    • Example: Her understanding of the subject was complete after attending several lectures.
  • 3. Total; full; having no part or element missing.
    • Example: The painting was a complete representation of the artist's vision.

Etymology

Middle English: from Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere', from 'com-' meaning 'together' + 'plere' meaning 'to fill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

complete agreement:

Full consensus without any objections.

complete up the task:

Finish or finalize the task.

complete failure:

An instance where something does not succeed at all.

Related Words

completion:

The act or process of finishing something.

complement:

Something that completes or goes well with something.

Slang Meanings of complete

Meaning: Totally, completely.

Example Sentence: I'm complete out of energy after that workout.

Meaning: Absolutely finished.

Example Sentence: That project is complete; time to move on.