accomplishment
UK: əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt | US: əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt
n. the successful completion of a task or goal
n. a skill or ability gained through practice or effort
n. something achieved with great effort or skill
accomplishment = ac<to> + complish<fulfill> + ment<noun suffix>
- ac<to>: From Latin "ad," meaning "to" or "toward."
- complish<fulfill>: Derived from Latin "complere" (to fill up, complete), via Old French "complir."
- ment<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating the result or means of an action.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin "ad-" (to) + "complere" (to fill/complete), evolving through Old French "acomplir" (to fulfill). The suffix "-ment" was added in Middle English to nominalize the verb, creating "accomplishment" to denote the act or result of achieving something. The logic reflects progression from literal completion ("filling up") to abstract achievement.
Winning the championship was her greatest accomplishment.
Learning a new language is a significant accomplishment.
The project’s successful launch marked a major accomplishment for the team.
His artistic accomplishments earned him widespread recognition.
She felt a deep sense of accomplishment after finishing the marathon.