noun
feat
FEET/fiːt/
An impressive or difficult achievement.
The climber completes an impressive feat by scaling the difficult overhang.
Etymology
Latin facere, “to make or do,” produced a noun meaning “a thing done.” The broad meaning “deed” developed into an exceptional achievement through the phrase “feat of arms.”
In context
To labor for 20 years in obscurity, to face constant rejection and indifference, and to maintain an unshakable faith in your own talent, is a feat of character that is perhaps more remarkable than any hit record.
More examples
- The new bridge is an impressive feat of engineering.
- She amazes audiences with her feats of memory.
- Keeping three young children entertained all afternoon is no small feat.
Forms
feat · feats
Similar words
- achievement
- A broader term that need not suggest exceptional difficulty.
- accomplishment
- Emphasizes successful completion rather than unusual skill or difficulty.
- exploit
- Usually describes a bold or daring action, often adventurous.