fulfillment
UK: fʊlˈfɪlmənt | US: fʊlˈfɪlmənt
n. the achievement of something desired or promised
n. a feeling of satisfaction or happiness from achieving one's potential
n. the act of completing or carrying out a task, duty, or role
fulfillment = ful<full> + fill<to make full> + ment<noun suffix>
- ful<full>: From Old English full, meaning "complete, entire."
- fill<to make full>: From Old English fyllan, meaning "to fill, replenish."
- ment<noun suffix>: From Latin -mentum, used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state.
Etymology Origin:
The word fulfillment traces back to Old English, combining ful (full) and fillan (to fill), originally meaning "to make full" or "complete." Over time, it evolved to signify the completion of a promise or desire, with the suffix -ment formalizing it as a noun. The term embodies the idea of reaching a state of wholeness, whether in duty, ambition, or emotional satisfaction.
She found deep fulfillment in her career as a teacher.
The project's successful completion brought him a sense of fulfillment.
True fulfillment comes from balancing personal and professional life.
The charity work provided her with spiritual fulfillment.
His lifelong dream of publishing a novel was a moment of pure fulfillment.