Compassed: meaning, definitions and examples
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compassed
[ kəmˈpæs ]
past tense
Compassed is the past tense of the verb 'compass,' which means to surround or enclose something. This can refer to the physical act of encircling an area or figuratively to achieve understanding of a situation or concept. The word can also denote the idea of making a plan or forming a design. Compassing something may involve laying out a strategy or determining the boundaries of an objective.
Synonyms
bounded, circled, enclosed, surrounded.
Examples of usage
- The team compassed the project’s goals.
- She compassed the area with her thoughts.
- They compassed the town during their exploration.
Translations
Translations of the word "compassed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compassado
🇮🇳 परिक्रमित
🇩🇪 kompassiert
🇮🇩 dipetakan
🇺🇦 обійнятий
🇵🇱 otoczony
🇯🇵 囲まれた
🇫🇷 entouré
🇪🇸 rodeado
🇹🇷 çevrelenmiş
🇰🇷 둘러싸인
🇸🇦 محاط
🇨🇿 obklopený
🇸🇰 obklopený
🇨🇳 被围绕
🇸🇮 obdan
🇮🇸 umkringdur
🇰🇿 оралған
🇬🇪 გარშემორტყმული
🇦🇿 dairəvi
🇲🇽 rodeado
Etymology
The word 'compass' originates from the Latin term 'compassare,' meaning 'to pace out, measure.' This term is derived from 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'passus' meaning 'step.' The transition from Latin to Old French saw the word evolve into 'compas,' which was later adopted into Middle English as 'compas' or 'compasse.' Initially, 'compass' referred to both the instrument used for navigation and the concept of measuring or enclosing space. Over time, the verb form emerged to denote the act of surrounding or encircling. The various adaptations of the word reflect its broad usage in both practical navigation and metaphorical contexts.