ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Accomplishment

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Accomplishment is a noun meaning The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

Meaning

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

More Meanings

  1. Something accomplished; an achievement.
  2. (grammar, semantics) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change over time until a natural end point.
  3. That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

Example Sentences

the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc
I’ll make a proof how I advance in / My new accomplishment of dancing.
Accomplishments have taken virtue’s place, / And wisdom falls before exterior grace ;
Increasing sales by 20% in the last quarter was seen as a major accomplishment for the business.

Word Forms

Synonyms for accomplishment

Depending on context, synonyms include acquisition, skill, attainment, achievement, acquirement.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include achievement, attainment, acquirement, acquisition, skill, achieving.

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