Definition

The act of completing a desire, promise, or requirement, often involving the delivery of goods or services.

Example

Her fulfillment of the project requirements impressed the entire team.

Conversation

Have you ever found true fulfillment in your job?

Not really, I think I’m still searching for that.

Yeah, I feel like it’s important to find something that makes you feel complete.

Definitely! I want to feel that sense of fulfillment one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fulfillment is formed from "full" (from Old English *full*, meaning complete or filled) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "fulfillment" means the state of being filled or completed, often in the context of achieving a goal or desire.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'complete' or 'filled' ('full') and the state of that completion ('-ment') — that's what fulfillment means.

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