fruition
UK: fruːˈɪʃən | US: fruːˈɪʃən
n. the realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or goal
n. the state of bearing fruit (literal or figurative)
Derived from Latin fructus (meaning "enjoyment" or "fruit"), the word evolved through Old French fruition (referring to "enjoyment" or "use"). By the 15th century, English adopted it with a dual sense: literal (bearing fruit) and figurative (achievement). The suffix -ion nominalizes the root fruit, emphasizing the result or state of fruiting. The shift from literal to metaphorical "fulfillment" reflects agricultural imagery applied to abstract accomplishments.
After years of hard work, her research finally came to fruition.
The orchard’s fruition was celebrated with a harvest festival.
His ideas reached fruition in the form of a bestselling novel.
The project’s fruition depended on team collaboration.
Early investments led to the fruition of their financial goals.