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.

, feat·er, feat·est.

1. apt; skillful; dexterous.
2. suitable.
3. neat ¹.

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

Performing a feat of “human cartography” requires cutting-edge biology and computer science.

From BBC

City became only the second men's English team, after rivals Manchester United, to win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup Treble when they pulled off that feat in 2022-23.

From BBC

"The fact that we actually accomplished this feat shows how much farther we can reach when we bring the strengths of our institutions together."

From Science Daily

"It's more than 100 years old, so the fact it has survived is an incredible feat in itself," he said.

From BBC

In his first full season the Tractor Boys were promoted as runners-up and they repeated the feat in the Championship last season.

From BBC

Related Words

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