fruition

fru·i·tion

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noun

The definition of fruition is the realization of a goal or the end of a plan when success occurs.

When you have been planning for something to occur and it does, this is an example of your plan coming to fruition.

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fruition

a pleasure obtained from using or possessing something; enjoyment
Origin of fruition
by assoc. with fruit
the bearing of fruit
a coming to fulfillment; realization: a book that is the fruition of years of research

Origin of fruition

Middle English fruicioun from Old French fruition from Late Latin fruitio, enjoyment from frui: see fruit

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fruition

noun

Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition.
Enjoyment derived from use or possession.
The condition of bearing fruit.

Origin of fruition

Middle English fruicioun from Old French fruicion from Late Latin fruitiō fruitiōn- enjoyment from Latin fruitus past participle of fruī to enjoy

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