Compleat

Part of Speech

Adjective (archaic)

Pronunciation

British English: /kəmˈpliːt/

American English: /kəmˈpliːt/

Definitions

• Having all necessary or desired qualities; complete or perfect in every way.
• Skilled or accomplished in every aspect.

Usage Examples

• He was a compleat gentleman, versed in all forms of etiquette.
• The book "The Compleat Angler" by Izaak Walton is a well-known classic.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English, an archaic spelling of "complete," used especially in literary and historical contexts.

Synonyms

• Complete
• Perfect
• Accomplished
• Skilled

Antonyms

• Incomplete
• Deficient
• Unfinished

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

• British English: /kəmˈpliːt/
• American English: /kəmˈpliːt/
• Australian English: /kəmˈpliːt/

Historical Usage

The term "compleat" was widely used in 17th and 18th-century English literature but has since been largely replaced by "complete."

Cultural Nuances

The word is often associated with traditional or classical contexts, particularly in historical literature and book titles.

More Information

The archaic spelling "compleat" is often used to give a sense of antiquity or prestige in book titles, such as "The Compleat Angler" or "The Compleat Gentleman."