achievement — something done successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something done successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
Example Sentences
- His biggest achievement was teaching his cat to use the toilet.
- The team celebrated their achievement with pizza and karaoke.
- Graduating from medical school was a significant achievement for her family.
achievement
NOUN[/əˈtʃiːvmənt/]
something done successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
After years of training, she raised the trophy — her greatest achievement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'achever' meaning 'to finish or complete', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'chief' (head/end), ultimately from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
a- (to) + chev (head/end, from Latin caput) + -ment (noun suffix indicating result or state) = achievement
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His biggest achievement was teaching his cat to use the toilet.”
“The team celebrated their achievement with pizza and karaoke.”
“Graduating from medical school was a significant achievement for her family.”
“The company's latest achievement includes reducing waste by 50%.”
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