'achievement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'achever,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'chever' meant 'to come to a head or end.'

'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'acheven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achievement.'

Initially, it meant 'to bring to a conclusion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'successful completion or accomplishment.'