accomplishment — something that has been achieved successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that has been achieved successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
Example Sentences
- His greatest accomplishment was eating 50 hot dogs in one sitting without crying.
- Getting into Seoul National University was a remarkable accomplishment.
- She listed her accomplishments on her resume, including 'professional Netflix binge-watcher'.
accomplishment
NOUN[/əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/]
something that has been achieved successfully, especially with effort, skill, or courage
Reaching the mountain summit was the climber's greatest accomplishment.
Winning the marathon became the runner's greatest accomplishment. (MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!)
The accomplishment received public acknowledgment, followed by a joyful celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'accomplir' meaning 'to complete or fulfill,' derived from Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'complere' (to fill up or complete). The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
ac- (to) + com- (together) + ple (fill) + -ish (make) + -ment (result/state) = accomplishment
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His greatest accomplishment was eating 50 hot dogs in one sitting without crying.”
“Getting into Seoul National University was a remarkable accomplishment.”
“She listed her accomplishments on her resume, including 'professional Netflix binge-watcher'.”
“The team celebrated their accomplishment of finishing the project ahead of schedule.”
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