fulfilment

CEFRC1

/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling of satisfaction from achieving something important.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled.

Examples

  • Everyone needs to achieve professional success and personal fulfilment.

  • To achieve fulfilment of one's hopes.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfʊl.fɪl.menʈ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods.

  2. The act of fulfilling or the state or quality of being fulfilled; consummation; completion; realization.

More examples

In context

  • We have yet to see the fulfilment of his potential.

  • Fulfilment of contractual obligations.

  • Personal fulfilment comes from having a sense of purpose.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan, from full (“full”) + fyllan (“to fill”). Equivalent to fulfill + -ment.