plenary
UK: ˈpliːnəri | US: ˈpliːnəri
adj. complete in all respects; absolute
adj. (of a meeting) attended by all members of a group or committee
plenary = plen<full> + ary<adjective suffix>
- plen (from Latin plenus, meaning "full")
- ary (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "relating to" or "connected with")
Etymology Origin:
The word plenary traces back to Latin plenus ("full"), which also gives us words like plenty and plenitude. The suffix -ary was added in Late Latin (plenarius) to form an adjective meaning "complete" or "entire." Over time, plenary evolved in English to describe things that are absolute or meetings involving all members, emphasizing fullness or inclusivity.
The committee held a plenary session to vote on the final proposal.
She was granted plenary authority to make decisions on behalf of the team.
The conference concluded with a plenary address by the keynote speaker.
The treaty requires plenary approval from all participating nations.
His plenary focus on the project ensured its success.