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fruition

fru·i·tion
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [froo-ish-uh n]
    • /fruˈɪʃ ən/
    • /fruːˈɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [froo-ish-uh n]
    • /fruˈɪʃ ən/

Definitions of fruition word

  • noun fruition attainment of anything desired; realization; accomplishment: After years of hard work she finally brought her idea to full fruition. 1
  • noun fruition enjoyment, as of something attained or realized. 1
  • noun fruition state of bearing fruit. 1
  • noun fruition The point at which a plan or project is realized. 1
  • noun fruition attainment, realization 1
  • abbreviation FRUITION fruitfulness 1

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Origin of fruition

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English fruicioun < Late Latin fruitiōn- (stem of fruitiō) enjoyment, equivalent to Latin fruit(us) (variant of frūctus; see fruit) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Fruition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fruition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

fruition usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fruition

noun fruition

  • materialization — to come into perceptible existence; appear; become actual or real; be realized or carried out: Our plans never materialized.
  • completion — the act of completing, or finishing
  • actualization — the act or process of actualizing.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • maturity — the state of being mature; ripeness: The fruit will reach maturity in a few days.

Antonyms for fruition

noun fruition

  • imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
  • loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
  • dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
  • sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
  • frustration — act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.

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