fulfillment — the feeling of satisfaction and happiness that comes from achieving something important
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling of satisfaction and happiness that comes from achieving something important
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
Example Sentences
- After eating 10 hamburgers, Bob achieved the fulfillment of his childhood dream and his stomach's nightmare.
- The fulfillment of customer orders during Black Friday requires superhuman patience and five cups of coffee.
- Many people find fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals.
fulfillment
NOUN[/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/]
the feeling of satisfaction and happiness that comes from achieving something important
After years of training, she finally feels deep fulfillment crossing the marathon finish line.
FULL (completely filled) + MENT (result) — by making his empty dream FULL (completely filled) with real success, he achieved total fulfillment.
Using his sharp technical skill and strong iron will, he finally reached a deep sense of fulfillment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'fulfille' and Old English 'fulfyllan', combining 'ful' (full) and 'fyllan' (to fill). The word ultimately derives from Germanic roots meaning to make full or complete.
Breakdown
ful- (full) + fill (to make full) + -ment (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = fulfillment
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating 10 hamburgers, Bob achieved the fulfillment of his childhood dream and his stomach's nightmare.”
“The fulfillment of customer orders during Black Friday requires superhuman patience and five cups of coffee.”
“Many people find fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals.”
“The company's timely fulfillment of the contract impressed all stakeholders.”
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