fruition
froo-IH-shuhn
Fruition (noun) means the point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved or realized. Example: “After ten years of planning, the project finally came to fruition.”
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The point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved or realized.
"After ten years of planning, the project finally came to fruition."
"Their dream of opening a restaurant came to fruition last spring."
How to use fruition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment when something you worked toward is finally achieved.
Common pairings
come to fruition
bring a plan to fruition
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- Plural
- fruitions
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Etymology
From Latin fruitiō, "enjoyment" — reshaped in English to look like fruit + -ion, tying it to the idea of a plan "bearing fruit."
Synonyms
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realization
realisation
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Rhymes for fruition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
