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ple

Latin

Variants

plepletpliplyplen

Related Roots

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About This Root

From Latin plēre (to fill) and plēnus (full). A root of abundance: plenty, plentiful, plenitude, plethora (overfull), replenish (fill again), replete (filled up), and complete (fully filled). The variant -ple in simple originally meant 'one-fold.' Supplement (fill up from below) and implement also connect.

Associated Words

accomplish

To successfully complete or achieve something

NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL

accomplished

Successfully completed; highly skilled through training

TOEFLGREB1

accomplishment

Something successfully achieved; a skill acquired through effort

TOEFLB1

complement

Something that completes another thing; to enhance by providing what is lacking

IELTSTOEFLB1

complementarity

The quality of two things that complete or supplement each other

B1

complementary

Completing or enhancing each other; forming a whole together

TOEFLGREB2

complete

To finish; to make done; to reach the end; A completed survey; With all parts included; with nothing missing; full

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

completed

Finished; fully done

A2

completely

(manner) In a complete manner

NGSL 1kB1

completeness

The state of being whole and having everything needed

C1

completion

The act of finishing or accomplishing something

B2

complex

Made up of many parts; difficult to understand; a group of related buildings

NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL

complexity

The state of being intricate or complicated

NGSL 3kTOEFLB2

compliance

The act of obeying rules or requests; yielding to others' wishes

IELTSGREA2

compliant

Willing to obey rules or follow others' wishes

GREB1

complicate

To make more complex or difficult

NGSL 2kTOEFLGRE

complication

A difficulty making things more complex; a medical condition arising alongside another

IELTSTOEFLB1

compliment

A remark expressing praise; to express admiration to someone

IELTSTOEFLGRE

complimentary

Expressing praise; given free of charge

TOEFLB1

comply

To act in accordance with rules or requests; to obey

IELTSTOEFLGRE

deplete

To use up or significantly reduce a resource

IELTSTOEFLGRE

depleted

Greatly reduced or used up

C2

depletion

The exhaustion or using up of a resource

IELTSB2

implement

To carry out a plan or decision; a tool for a specific task

NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL

implementation

The process of putting a plan or system into effect

NGSL 3kA2

implementer

A person who puts a plan or policy into action

B2

imply

To suggest something indirectly; to have as a logical consequence

NGSL 2kTOEFLB2

incomplete

Not finished or lacking necessary parts

B1

incompletely

Not fully or thoroughly

C2

incompleteness

The state of not being complete

C2

multiple

Having more than one part or instance; a number that is a product of a smaller number

NGSL 2kTOEFLGRE

non-complying

Failing to follow rules or requirements

noncompliance

Failure to obey rules or requirements

B1

noncompliant

Refusing to follow rules or comply with requirements

B1

oversimplification

The act of making something seem simpler than it is

C2

oversimplified

Simplified to the point of losing important detail

C2

oversimplify

To make something seem simpler than it really is

C2

plebeian

A common person; relating to ordinary people; vulgar

GREC2

plenary

Fully attended by all; a full assembly session

GREC2

plenitude

An abundance; fullness and completeness

GREC2

plentiful

Existing in large amounts; abundant

TOEFLA2

plentifully

In large amounts; abundantly

A2

plentitude

An abundance; fullness

GREC2

plenty

A large, sufficient amount; more than enough

NGSL 2kA2

pleonastic

Using unnecessary or redundant words

GREC2

plethora

An excessive or very large amount

GREC2

pliers

A gripping hand tool with two hinged jaws

GREB1

plural

The grammatical form referring to more than one; consisting of more than one

A2

plus

Added to; and also; a positive advantage

NGSL 2kIELTSA2

ply

A layer or strand of material; to work at or travel regularly

TOEFLC2

replenish

To refill or restore a supply that has been used up

TOEFLGREC2

replenished

Refilled or restocked to full capacity

C2

replenishment

The act of refilling or restocking something

C2

replete

Abundantly filled or supplied; completely full

GREC2

reply

To answer or respond; a spoken or written response

NGSL 2kA2

simple

easy to do or understand; not complicated

NGSL 1kIELTSA2

simplification

The act of making something simpler or easier to understand

B2

simplified

Made easier by reducing complexity

B1

simplify

To make something less complex or easier to understand

IELTSB1

simplistic

Misleadingly oversimplified; treating complex issues as simple

C2

simply

in a straightforward way; merely; completely

NGSL 1kA2

supplement

Something added to improve or complete; to add to something

NGSL 3kTOEFLGRE

supplemental

Added to supplement or make up a deficiency

B2

supply

to provide for use; an available amount of something

NGSL 1kIELTSB1

uncompleted

Not finished or brought to completion

C2

uncomplimentary

Expressing criticism or disapproval; insulting

B1