compassed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Enclosed or surrounded completely.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌmpəst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88670428"

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Synonyms

accomplish , achieve , attain , gain , get , reach , cover , traverse , conspire , plot , scheme , encircle , environ , surround

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compassed
compassion , impression , expression

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Variants

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compass , compassable , compassed , compasses , compassing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'compassar' meaning 'to encompass, surround'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'compassed' is also used in heraldry to describe a design that is completely enclosed by a border.

2. The word 'compass' is derived from the Latin word 'compassus', which means 'accompanied'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enclose: To surround or confine within limits or boundaries.

2. Container: An object used to hold or store other objects.

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Culture

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In literature, 'compassed' is used metaphorically to describe a situation where all possibilities have been considered and accounted for. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that depicts a scene or subject enclosed by a border or frame.

How to Memorize "compassed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a circle or a boundary completely surrounding an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compassed' with the idea of being enclosed or surrounded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Compassed: Completely Around Perimeter Surrounding Space'.

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