feat

¹ American  

[feet] / fit /

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.

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feat ² American  

[feet] / fit /

adjective

Archaic.

feater, featest

1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

2. suitable.

3. neat.

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feat ¹ British  

/ fiːt /

adjective

1. another word for skilful

2. another word for neat 1 suitable

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feat ² British  

/ fiːt /

noun

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

   feats of strength

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Related Words

See achievement.

Etymology

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”

Example Sentences

The holiday “for the rest of us” was popularized by the show as a secular, noncommercial alternative to Christmas that also features an airing of grievances, feats of strength and Festivus miracles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Galaxy Z TriFold’s hardware feats made it expensive to produce.

From The Wall Street Journal

While watching the singular feat, Eden exclaims, “Call the news channels! We found a person who can actually levitate!”

From Los Angeles Times

It could pay off, but successfully executing a deal of that size is no small feat.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the only architectural feats eliciting "oohs" and "aahs" this autumn morning are of the sponge variety, as enthusiasts peruse the gravity-defying gateaux from the city's gourmands.

From BBC

Related Words

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