compleat
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An old spelling of the word meaning having all necessary parts that appears in the book title The Compleat Angler
- proper noun
- /kəmˈplēt/
- Archaic
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Compleat
- Scholars often reference 'The Compleat Angler' when discussing early nature writing.
Examples
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The compleat guide to fishing is very informative.
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In the 17th century, the word compleat was commonly used instead of 'complete'.
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The famous book 'The Compleat Angler' remains a classic of English literature.
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He found a compleat edition of the book.
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I recently read 'The Compleat Angler', a classic book about fishing.
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In 'The Compleat Angler', Izaak Walton shares insights on the art of fishing.
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Many consider 'The Compleat Angler' a definitive guide for anglers and nature lovers.
Synonyms
complete
vscompleat
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Having all needed parts and nothing missing
is the older spelling of that same word used historically in titles
Antonyms
How Complete
Surface Forms
compleat main
Etymology
Compleat as used in the famous book 'The Compleat Angler' is the old form of complete, coming from com- 'together' and -plete 'fill'. So the title promises a full, finished guide to fishing — a complete or fully skilled approach.