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feat

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈfit// UK //fˈiːt// feat Archaic Informal

n. an impressive action that shows great skill, strength, or courage. You use this to describe something that was very difficult to achieve.

n. a notable act or achievement demonstrating exceptional skill, endurance, or ingenuity.


SIMPLE

Building the bridge in one year was a great feat.

CONTEXTUAL

Climbing the mountain without oxygen is a remarkable feat that few athletes have ever accomplished.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the ancient cathedral was a feat of engineering that required modern technology to support the original stone foundations without damaging the delicate stained glass.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

Clipping of feature. See also the abbreviation feat.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'no mean feat' to indicate that something was particularly difficult.

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