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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

accompass

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ac-com-pa-ss
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To achieve; effect; bring about.

Obsolete; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Superficially ac- + compass, but perhaps a- (“intensifying prefix”) + compass (“to accomplish”).

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

accompasses (present, singular) accompassing (participle, present) accompassed (participle, past) accompassed (past)

Questions

What does accompass mean?
To achieve; effect; bring about.
Where does accompass come from?
Superficially ac- + compass, but perhaps a- (“intensifying prefix”) + compass (“to accomplish”).

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