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“Compleat” or “Complete”

compleat / complete are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

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compleat

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

complete k·ah·m·p·l·IY·t

  • verbcome or bring to a finish or an end.
  • verbbring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements.
  • verbcomplete a pass.
  • verbwrite all the required information onto a form.
  • adjectivehaving every necessary or normal part or component or step.
  • adjectiveperfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities.
  • adjectivehaving come or been brought to a conclusion.
Usage

Examples in context

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“compleat”

  • 2013 – The Compleat Achievements of Luther Trant (the
  • The Compleat Angler was written by Izaak

“complete”

  • now declared to be the complete separation of the duchies from
  • the three components necessary to complete the Argo Kyutama.
  • The Xsan website claims complete interoperability with the StorNext File
  • Xsan is a complete SAN solution that includes the
  • the three components necessary to complete the Argo Kyutama.
  • For the complete list of the 100 players
  • It is complete with a furry collar.
  • Book of Instruction is a complete manual on the operation and
  • then, agreed to demand the complete political independence of the duchies
  • their Change Kyutamas to help complete its transformation state, allowing him

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