English Explanatory Dictionary

feat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
adj
  1. Dexterous in movements or service; skilful; neat; pretty.
verb
  1. To form; to fashion.
verb
  1. To feature.
noun
  1. Clipping of feature.

Pronunciation

/fiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-feat.wav

Word forms

feat feats feater featest feating feated

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fet (“action, deed”), from Old French fait, from Latin factum, from facere (“to do, to make”). Doublet of fact.

Related words

feature

Derived words

featly featness feat of arms feat of strength love-feat no mean feat no small feat outfeat unfeaty
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