Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accompli
Noun
/əˌkɒmˈpli/
Definition
A completed fact or deed, often used to describe a situation that is irreversible or already achieved.
Examples
- The project was so successful that it was treated as an accompli by the entire team.
- Once the decision was made, it became an accompli that no one could contest.
- He presented the new policy as an accompli, regardless of the opposition.
Meaning
The term ‘accompli’ signifies something that has been accomplished and cannot be changed, typically referring to circumstances that are accepted as they stand.
Synonyms
- fait accompli
- completed action
- done deal
- irreversible decision
