completist
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəmˈpliːtɪst/
KK: /kəmˈplɛtɪst/
adjective
Definition
A person who tries to collect or complete everything related to a particular subject or category.
Example
As a completist, she aimed to own every edition of her favorite book series.
Conversation
I found this new game that I think you would love.
Really? Is it a completist game?
Yeah, it has so many collectibles to find.
Sounds perfect! I enjoy games that challenge my completist instincts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thorough
exhaustive
meticulous
Antonyms
incomplete
partial
superficial
noun
Definition
A person who tries to collect or obtain every item in a specific category or collection.
Example
As a completist, she aims to own every album by her favorite band.
Conversation
I heard you finally completed your game collection!
Yeah, I feel like such a completist now.
That's awesome! What was the last game you needed?
Root Explanation
Completist → It is formed from "comple" (from Latin "completere", meaning to fill up or finish) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A completist is a person who seeks to complete or finish everything in a particular category or collection.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who wants to 'finish' ('comple') everything in their collection — that's what a completist does.
Visually Confused Words
comtist
coletit
cosmetiste