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plenary

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of plenary

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
  • The delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest.
Synonyms of plenary

compleat, complete, comprehensive, entire, full, grand, intact, integral, perfect, total, whole
Words Related to plenary

unabridged, uncut, undiminished

all-out, exhaustive, extensive, maximal

full-blooded, full-blown, full-bore, full-fledged, full-on, full-out, full-scale
Near Antonyms of plenary

abbreviated, abridged, cut, diminished, reduced
Antonyms of plenary

imperfect, incomplete, partial

Synonym Discussion of plenary

full, complete, plenary, replete mean containing all that is wanted or needed or possible. full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.
    • a full schedule
complete applies when all that is needed is present.
    • a complete picture of the situation
plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.
    • given plenary power
replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.
    • replete with delightful details

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