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Added 9 October 2026

accomplished

/əˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ adjective

First recorded: late 15th century Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about accomplished at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Completed; effected; established.
an accomplished fact
Having many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
an accomplished scholar
Showing skill and artistry.
an accomplished first novel

verb

simple past and past participle of accomplish

Origin

* First attested in the late 15th century, from accomplish + -ed.

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