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.
Etymology
From Old English full ("full") + fyllan ("to fill"); the noun form of fulfill.
Full origin of fulfilment →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.