Meaning
completion, turning
- the act of finishing, fulfilling, or bringing something to fruition
- the reaching or completion of a milestone, especially an age
In a sentence
Al compimento dei diciotto anni si acquisisce il diritto di voto.
Upon turning eighteen, one acquires the right to vote.
Hanno finalmente portato a compimento la costruzione del nuovo ponte.
They have finally brought the construction of the new bridge to completion.
L'opera troverà pieno compimento entro la fine dell'anno.
The project will reach full completion by the end of the year.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compimento | masculine · singular |
| compimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in administrative or elevated registers.
- Frequently used in bureaucratic formulas like 'al compimento di' (upon reaching a certain age).