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adjective / verb

complete

kum-PLEET/kəmˈpliːt/

Having all required parts with nothing remaining to be done.

The wooden wagon is complete, with all four wheels and its handle.

A completed wooden toy wagon stands with all four wheels, handle and intact box fitted, orderly solid object with no missing parts or loose components.
Etymology
comLatinprobably adds emphasis
+pleteLatinto fill

With com- probably adding emphasis, the original image is being filled up. This extended to having the full required number or finishing a task, hence lacking no necessary part or step.

In context

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In the end, all of these elements come together to make a complete obituary that's respectful, informative, and meaningful to share with family and friends.
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More examples

  • We complete the safety checklist before starting the machine.
  • The project is complete and ready for review.
  • The repair is a complete success.

Forms

complete · completes · completed · completing · more complete · most complete

completion noun — The act of finishing something fully.

completely adverb — In every way, with nothing lacking.

Similar words

whole
Emphasizes an intact entirety rather than a finished task.
finished
Emphasizes that work has ended, not that every part exists.