fulfillment
|ful-fil-ment|
/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
achievement, satisfaction
Etymology
'fulfillment' originates from the Old English word 'fulfyllan,' where 'ful-' meant 'full' and 'fyllan' meant 'to fill.'
'fulfyllan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fulfilen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fulfillment.'
Initially, it meant 'to fill completely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'achieving or realizing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
The fulfillment of his dreams brought him immense joy.
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Noun 2
the satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character.
She found fulfillment in her career as a teacher.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39