fruition
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.”
How to use fruition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment when something you worked toward is finally achieved.
Word forms
fruitions plural, fruitions plural
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After ten years of planning, the project finally came to _____.
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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Rhymes for 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.