English Meaning & Definitions
Finished; having all necessary parts or elements; brought to an end.
- “The completed report was submitted to the board of directors yesterday.”
- “She felt a sense of relief once the completed application was finally sent.”
Past tense and past participle of complete; to have finished making or doing something.
- “He completed his degree in architecture after five years of study.”
- “They have completed the construction of the new bridge ahead of schedule.”
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Derived from the Latin 'completus', the past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to fulfill'. This is formed from the prefix 'com-' (together/altogether) and 'plere' (to fill). It entered Middle English via Old French 'complet' in the 14th century.
Think of 'Complete' as 'Com' (all) + 'plete' (full/filled); when you have filled all the parts, you have completed the task.
Frequently Asked Questions About “completed”
1. What is the meaning of “completed” in English?
In English, completed (adjective) is defined as: “Finished; having all necessary parts or elements; brought to an end.”.
2. How do you use “completed” in a sentence?
“The completed report was submitted to the board of directors yesterday.”
3. What are English synonyms of “completed”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “completed”?
Derived from the Latin 'completus', the past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to fulfill'. This is formed from the prefix 'com-' (together/altogether) and 'plere' (to fill). It entered Middle English via Old French 'complet' in the 14th century.
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