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feat

1

[ feet ]

noun

  1. a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.:

    Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.

    Synonyms: accomplishment

  2. Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.


feat

2

[ feet ]

adjective

Archaic.
feater, featest.
  1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

feat

1

/ fiːt /

noun

  1. a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement

    feats of strength

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

feat

2

/ fiːt /

adjective

  1. another word for skilful
  2. another word for neat 1 suitable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of feat1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; fact

Origin of feat2

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of feat1

C14: from Anglo-French fait , from Latin factum deed; see fact

Origin of feat2

C14: from Old French fet , from Latin factus made, from facere to make
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Example Sentences

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“This incredible engineering feat. And it required strength, courage and really an innovative spirit.”

If that is secured, the demand will be to repeat that feat again next term while continuing to make strides in Europe.

From BBC

But the performance allows no room for pity, a feat even truer of his costar Moore, a crucial figure in future L.A.

It's also a remarkable feat of engineering, that will see segments of the tunnel placed on top of the seafloor, and then joined together.

From BBC

That’s no small feat, just like it’s no small request to ask people to reduce the franchise’s role in their lives, or give it up altogether.

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