accomplishment

Definition

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

Etymology

* First attested in the early 15th century. * (completes, perfects, equips): First attested around 1600. * accomplish + -ment * Borrowed from French accomplissement, from accomplir

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 ;"