plenary
3 synonyms for plenary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Attended by all members of a group, rather than by a smaller committee.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
How to use plenary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
plenary session
plenary meeting
plenary speaker
plenary power
plenary authority
It is formal and appears mostly in conferences, law and government.
Etymology
The word came through Middle English plenarie from Late Latin plenarius. That in turn comes from Latin plenus, meaning full.
Full origin of plenary →Frequently asked questions
What does plenary mean?
Plenary means attended by everyone, or complete and absolute. A plenary session is one that all members take part in.
What is a plenary session?
It is a meeting or part of a conference that all participants attend together, as opposed to smaller breakout groups.
How do you pronounce plenary?
In American English it is commonly said PLEE-nuh-ree, though PLEN-uh-ree is also heard.
