Fulfillment

Pronunciation: /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

Definitions of fulfillment

noun the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion or achievement of a goal or desire

Example Sentences

A1 Finding fulfillment in simple pleasures like a walk in the park.

A2 For many, fulfillment comes from achieving personal goals.

B1 Career fulfillment can be achieved through continuous learning and growth.

B2 The fulfillment of a lifelong dream brought tears to her eyes.

C1 True fulfillment is often found in helping others and making a positive impact.

C2 The artist's work brought a sense of deep fulfillment and satisfaction to her life.

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

formal The company strives to provide job fulfillment for all employees.

informal Finding fulfillment in your work is key to long-term happiness.

slang I'm chasing that feeling of fulfillment in everything I do.

figurative True fulfillment comes from within, not from external sources.

Grammatical Forms of fulfillment

• past tense: fulfilled
• plural: fulfillments
• comparative: more fulfilling
• superlative: most fulfilling
• present tense: fulfills
• future tense: will fulfill
• perfect tense: has fulfilled
• continuous tense: is fulfilling
• singular: fulfillment
• positive degree: fulfilling
• infinitive: to fulfill
• gerund: fulfilling
• participle: fulfilled

Origin and Evolution of fulfillment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fulfillment' originated from Middle English 'fulfilment' which was derived from Old French 'fulfillement' and ultimately from Latin 'implēmentum' meaning 'fulfillment, accomplishment'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fulfillment' has retained its core meaning of achieving or completing something, but it has also come to encompass a sense of satisfaction and contentment that comes from achieving one's goals or desires.