non-achievement
|non-a-chieve-ment|
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/nɑn əˈtʃivmənt/
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/nɒn əˈtʃiːvmənt/
(achievement)
successful completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-achievement' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'achievement' from Old French 'achevement', which meant 'completion'.
Historical Evolution
'achievement' changed from the Old French word 'achevement' and eventually became the modern English word 'achievement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'achievement' meant 'completion', but over time it evolved to mean 'success in reaching a goal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not achieving a goal or desired outcome.
The project ended in non-achievement due to unforeseen challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 17:06