Plenary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpliːnəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Plenary is an adjective meaning Fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance.
Meaning
Fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance.
More Meanings
- (theology or law) Complete; full; entire; absolute.
- A plenary session.
- (education) Part of a lesson, usually at or towards the end, designed to review or evaluate the learning that has taken place.
Example Sentences
The method of treating a subject should be plenary or full.
After lunch, we will all be in the main auditorium listening to the plenary.
Alternatively, the plenary may be used as preparation for the next lesson, and it might support the children to discuss some vocabulary with the TA to help them prepare.
A good plenary doesn't just consolidate learning in that one lesson; it provides feedback for the teacher across a period of time and offers the chance to resolve any misconceptions.
Word Forms
- plenaries
Synonyms for plenary
Depending on context, synonyms include comprehensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comprehensive, meeting, vote, session, parliament, total.
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