fruition
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for fruition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved or realized.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
realisation
Antonyms
How to use fruition
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
come to fruition
bring a plan to fruition
Etymology
From Latin fruitiō, "enjoyment" — reshaped in English to look like fruit + -ion, tying it to the idea of a plan "bearing fruit."
Full origin of fruition →Frequently asked questions
What does “fruition” mean?
The word “fruition” means the point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved or realized. In plain terms, the moment when something you worked toward is finally achieved.
How do you pronounce “fruition”?
“Fruition” is pronounced froo-IH-shuhn (/fɹuˈɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fruition” in a sentence?
Here is “fruition” used in a sentence: “After ten years of planning, the project finally came to fruition.”
What part of speech is “fruition”?
“Fruition” is a noun.
Where does the word “fruition” come from?
The word “fruition” comes from Latin. From Latin fruitiō, "enjoyment" — reshaped in English to look like fruit + -ion, tying it to the idea of a plan "bearing fruit.".
Is “fruition” a common word?
“Fruition” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
