complete
complete Lexical Profile
complete Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire and lacking nothing.
"The library owns a complete collection of the author's original manuscripts."
Having run its full course; finished or concluded.
"The renovation of the historic theater will be complete by next autumn."
To the greatest extent or degree; total or absolute (used before a noun for emphasis).
"The surprise announcement left the audience in complete silence."
• verb
To finish making or doing something; to bring a task, project, or course of action to a conclusion.
"She plans to complete her doctoral dissertation before the end of the semester."
To make something whole or perfect by supplying what is missing or necessary.
"Finding that rare silver coin will finally complete his grandfather's collection."
To fill out all required information on an official form, application, or questionnaire.
"All applicants must complete the registration form and submit it by Friday."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French complet and directly from Latin completus, the past participle of complere ('to fill up, fulfill, or finish'), formed from com- (intensive prefix) and plere ('to fill').