plenary means fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.
plenary is pronounced /ˈpliːnəɹi/.
Why “plenary” is a great word
Complete in every respect; absolute, or fully attended by all qualified members. From Middle English plenarie, plenarye, from Late Latin plēnārius, from Latin plēnus ("full"). Unlike "complete," which implies a sum of necessary parts, or "general," which suggests a broad but unspecific scope, "plenary" denotes an unqualified totality, especially of an authority or assembly. It is the undiffused light of a midday sun leaving no shadow, the hushed gravity of a council chamber where every seat is filled, and the finality of a pardon that leaves no condition unfulfilled—a totality so profound it feels like a force of nature.
Etymology
From Middle English plenarie, plenarye, from Late Latin plēnārius, from Latin plēnus (“full”).
adj
- Fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance.
- Complete; full; entire; absolute.“The method of treating a subject should be plenary or full.”
noun
- A plenary session.“After lunch, we will all be in the main auditorium listening to the plenary.”
- Part of a lesson, usually at or towards the end, designed to review or evaluate the learning that has taken place.“Alternatively, the plenary may be used as preparation for the next lesson, and it might support the children to discuss some vocabulary with the TA to help them prepare.”
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