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fulfilment

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fulfilment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The act of completing or carrying out something, such as a promise or duty.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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How to use fulfilment

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

personal fulfilment order fulfilment sense of fulfilment

Etymology

From Old English full ("full") + fyllan ("to fill"); the noun form of fulfill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fulfilment” mean?

The word “fulfilment” means the act of completing or carrying out something, such as a promise or duty. In plain terms, completing something, or the satisfaction of having done so; also the shipping side of e-commerce.

How do you pronounce “fulfilment”?

“Fulfilment” is pronounced fuul-FIHL-muhnt (/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “fulfilment” in a sentence?

Here is “fulfilment” used in a sentence: “The fulfilment of the peace agreement took years.”

What part of speech is “fulfilment”?

“Fulfilment” is a noun.

Where does the word “fulfilment” come from?

The word “fulfilment” comes from Old English. From Old English full ("full") + fyllan ("to fill"); the noun form of fulfill.

Is “fulfilment” a common word?

“Fulfilment” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fulfilment” have?

“Fulfilment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of completing or carrying out something, such as a promise or duty.

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