Complete and True

Complete

Complete adjective - Not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it.

True and complete are semantically related. In some cases you can use "True" instead an adjective "Complete".

True

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

Complete and true are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complete" instead an adjective "True".

Both words in one sentence

  • The law simply states that by knowing the true and complete name of a phenomenon or entity gives you complete control over it (This law is responsible for things like I Know Your True Name).
  • Crazy Memory The fanbase is somewhat divided on the issue of whether her story is true or a complete fabrication.
    Source: Crazy Memory
  • In Xenocide, Ender refuses to Speak the death of Quim, not because the deceased would have disapproved (though he would have), but because Ender felt there was nothing to say — Quim's life was true and complete, and he died spreading the Gospel, as he'd have wished.
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