fulfillments
|ful-fil-ments|
B2
/fʊlˈfɪlmənts/
(fulfillment)
achievement, satisfaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fulfillment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fulfyllen,' where 'ful-' meant 'full' and 'fyllen' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'fulfyllen' transformed into the modern English word 'fulfillment' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill fully,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'satisfaction or completion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of fulfilling a desire, promise, or need.
The fulfillments of his dreams brought him great joy.
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Noun 2
the state of being fulfilled or satisfied.
She found fulfillment in her career as a teacher.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 23:12