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.

2. suitable.

3. neat.

feat

¹

/ fiːt /

adjective

1. another word for skilful

2. another word for neat 1 suitable

feat

²

/ fiːt /

noun

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

   feats of strength

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of feat¹

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

Origin of feat²

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

Synonym Study

See achievement.

Example Sentences

It was the first time the Bruins had held an opponent scoreless for an entire quarter since they achieved the same feat on Dec. 5, 2021 against San José State.

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That was no mean feat, given he had admitted he had achieved a "dream" in delivering Italy to Sunday's showpiece on home soil.

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In a market where opacity is the whole point, it is also a tricky feat.

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The veteran consigned Crawley to a pair, diving to his left in an incredible feat of athleticism for a memorable caught-and-bowled.

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Getting in is a feat in itself: Of the approximately 800 who apply each year for the economics department’s Ph.D. program, only 40 are accepted, with 20 to 24 enrolling.

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Related Words

• accomplishment 
• adventure 
• deed 
• exploit 
• performance 
• stunt 
• triumph 
• victory