PLENARY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'plenary' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of plenary are complete , full , and replete . While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification. // given plenary power

Q: When is 'complete' a more appropriate choice than 'plenary'?

The words complete and plenary are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, complete applies when all that is needed is present. // a complete picture of the situation

Q: In what contexts can 'full' take the place of 'plenary'?

The words full and plenary can be used in similar contexts, but 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

Q: When could 'replete' be used to replace 'plenary'?

In some situations, the words replete and plenary are roughly equivalent. However, replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety. // replete with delightful details

plenary

adjective

ˈple-nə-rē

Definition of plenary next

as in entire

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

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How does the adjective plenary contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of plenary are complete, full, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When is complete a more appropriate choice than plenary?

The words complete and plenary are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

In what contexts can full take the place of plenary?

The words full and plenary can be used in similar contexts, but 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

When could replete be used to replace plenary?

In some situations, the words replete and plenary are roughly equivalent. However, replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

Examples of plenary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2020, Trump staked out a clear constitutional position with Vice President Mike Pence and his MAGA crowd, i.e., the vice president is constitutionally endowed with plenary authority to decide which state electoral votes to count under the 12th Amendment. —

Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024 The Central Committee of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, made up of more than 300 people including full and alternate members, typically holds seven plenary meetings during each five-year term. —

Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 July 2024 The four-day meeting of the Communist Party’s 205-member Central Committee is the third plenary session of a five-year term that started in 2022. —

Kathryn Preston, Fortune Asia, 15 July 2024 Ten senior members of his administration participated in plenary sessions or fireside chats at the network’s meeting. —

Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plenary

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