Main Entry:

¹feat

Pronunciation:

\ˈfēt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English fait, fet, from Anglo-French, from Latin factum, from neuter of factus, past participle of facere to make, do — more at do

Date:

14th century

1: act, deed2 a: a deed notable especially for courage b: an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity

synonyms feat, exploit, achievement mean a remarkable deed. feat implies strength or dexterity or daring <an acrobatic feat>. exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act <his exploits as a spy>. achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition <her achievements as a chemist>.