fulfilment (풀**필**먼트) — the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
Korean meaning: 약속이나 소망의 실현, 성취; 자신의 능력을 충분히 발휘해서 얻는 만족감
Korean pronunciation: 풀**필**먼트
Example Sentences
- After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom claimed it was for 'personal fulfilment,' not just hunger.
- The fulfilment of her childhood dream to become a doctor brought tears to her eyes.
- He searched for fulfilment in online shopping, but his wallet disagreed.
fulfilment
NOUN//fʊlˈfɪlmənt//
the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character
After years of training, she finally feels deep fulfilment crossing the marathon finish line.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'fulfille'에서 유래. 'full(가득한)'과 'fill(채우다)'가 합쳐져서 '완전히 채우다'라는 의미로 발전했다. 마치 빈 컵을 가득 채우듯이 약속이나 꿈을 완전히 실현한다는 뜻이다.
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📝Examples
“After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom claimed it was for 'personal fulfilment,' not just hunger.”
“The fulfilment of her childhood dream to become a doctor brought tears to her eyes.”
“He searched for fulfilment in online shopping, but his wallet disagreed.”
“Teaching provides her with a deep sense of fulfilment and purpose.”
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