well-rounded
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dɪd adjective
1.
having desirably varied abilities or attainments.
2.
desirably varied: a well-rounded curriculum.
3.
fully developed; well-balanced.
Origin:
1870–75
1870–75
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| well-rounded | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | rounded in shape or well developed: a well-rounded figure |
| 2. | full, varied, and satisfying: a well-rounded life |
| 3. | well planned and balanced: a well-rounded programme |
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Well-rounded
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
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Example sentences
Even if they have a well-rounded portfolio, they want to make small bets on markets or sectors that they think will thrive.
They see scientific investigation and religious faith as complementary components of a well-rounded life.
The magazine may be quite interesting, but it is not the place to get a well-rounded education.
The truth is that, in the information age, a well-rounded curriculum is not a luxury but a necessity.
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