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fulfillable

|ful/fil/la/ble|

B2

/fʊlˈfɪləbl/

(fulfill)

complete or achieve

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
fulfillfulfillsfulfilledfulfilledfulfillingfulfillmentfulfilling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fulfillable' originates from the verb 'fulfill', which comes from the Old English 'fullfyllan', where 'full' meant 'full' and 'fyllan' meant 'to fill'.

Historical Evolution

'fullfyllan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fulfille', and eventually became the modern English word 'fulfill'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make full', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to achieve or complete'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being fulfilled or achieved.

The contract is fulfillable within the given timeframe.

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Last updated: 2025/01/18 01:12