fruition

American  

[froo-ish-uhn] / fruˈɪʃ ən /

noun

1. attainment of anything desired; realization; accomplishment.

   After years of hard work she finally brought her idea to full fruition.

   Synonyms:

   result , perfection , completion , achievement , fulfillment , accomplishment , consummation

2. enjoyment, as of something attained or realized.

3. state of bearing fruit.

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fruition British  

/ fruːˈɪʃən /

noun

1. the attainment or realization of something worked for or desired; fulfilment

2. enjoyment of this

3. the act or condition of bearing fruit

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Other Word Forms

• nonfruition noun
• self-fruition noun

Etymology

Origin of fruition

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English fruicioun, from Late Latin fruitiōn-, stem of fruitiō “enjoyment”; equivalent to fruit + -ion

Example Sentences

Some of the company’s plans are yet to come to fruition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm could work with her government to bring the efforts to fruition, they said, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We fully recognize that this is the beginning of months of work, including extensive outreach to bring this project to fruition,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Big tax preparation companies also have millions of dollars to lose if the program comes to fruition.

From Seattle Times

For that to come to fruition, players will have to make the leap from league to league.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• materialization