fruition

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /fɹuˈɪʃən/ UK /fɹuˈɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Freq #36008

Meanings

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noun
The point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved and produces results.

After six years of hard work, the engineers brought the project to fruition.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the point at which a plan... realization

Word family

Derived forms nonfruition

Etymology

Erroneously from fruit (though now standard usage)

Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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