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fulfilment

ful·fil·ment

UK/ˈfʊl.fɪl.menʈ/ US/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ rare uk

noun

1.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

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2.

the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc)

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Origin

From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan, from full (“full”) + fyllan (“to fill”). Equivalent to fulfill + -ment.

Phrases

  • fulfilment centre
  • wish fulfilment

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