Reading Theme:
Fulfillment: Definition, Meaning, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：successful completion (fulfillment)
fulfillment
/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
n.
The act of achieving something you wanted, promised, or planned to do.
successful completion
➕
/səkˈsɛsfəl kəmˈpliːʃən/
n.
The act of successfully achieving or finishing something that was planned, promised, or desired.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'fullfyllan' (full + fyllan 'to fill'), meaning 'to make full'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: Fill your life with purpose until it's full. Fulfillment = full + fill.
📖 Example
After months of hard work, the team celebrated the fulfillment of their project goals.
After months of hard work, the team celebrated the fulfillment of their project goals.
🔗 Collocations
fulfillment of a promise – the act of keeping a promise
fulfillment of duties – the performance of required tasks
fulfillment of potential – the realization of one's capabilities
🔄 Synonyms
achievement (n.) – something that has been accomplished successfully
accomplishment (n.) – something that has been completed successfully
realization (n.) – the act of making something happen or become true
🚫 Antonyms
failure (n.) – lack of success in achieving something
neglect (n.) – the act of not giving proper attention or care
unfulfillment (n.) – the state of not being achieved or satisfied
🌱 Derivatives
fulfill (v.) – to achieve or carry out something
fulfilling (adj.) – giving a sense of satisfaction or achievement
unfulfilled (adj.) – not achieved or satisfied
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Old English 'fullfyllan' (to make full). In Maslow's psychology, 'self-fulfillment' represents the peak of human motivation and growth.
Meaning 2：deep satisfaction (fulfillment)
fulfillment
/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
n.
A feeling of deep satisfaction and happiness you get from doing something meaningful or using your talents fully.
deep satisfaction
➕
/diːp ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
n.
A profound feeling of happiness and contentment that comes from doing something meaningful or using one's abilities fully.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She finds great personal fulfillment in teaching children how to read and write.
She finds great personal fulfillment in teaching children how to read and write.
🔗 Collocations
personal fulfillment – the satisfaction gained from one's own achievements or growth
emotional fulfillment – the state of feeling emotionally complete or satisfied
spiritual fulfillment – a deep sense of purpose and connection beyond material things
🔄 Synonyms
satisfaction (n.) – the feeling of pleasure from achieving something
contentment (n.) – a state of peaceful happiness
happiness (n.) – the state of being happy or joyful
🚫 Antonyms
dissatisfaction (n.) – a feeling of unhappiness or disappointment
unhappiness (n.) – the state of being sad or not content
emptiness (n.) – a feeling of lack of meaning or purpose
🌱 Derivatives
fulfill (v.) – to satisfy a desire or need
fulfilling (adj.) – providing a deep sense of satisfaction
self-fulfillment (n.) – the realization of one's own potential
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