fruition

[ froo-ish-uhn ]

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.

fruition

/ 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

Other Words From

• nonfru·ition noun
• self-fru·ition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruition¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruition¹

C15: from Late Latin fruitiō enjoyment, from Latin fruī to enjoy

Example Sentences

The creation of such a panel, if it came to fruition, would facilitate the purging of military leaders who were unwilling to carry out presidential orders — or those relayed by a loyal subordinate.

From Los Angeles Times

As for the judicial branch, we don't know for sure what the Supreme Court would do with cases aimed at stopping Trump's appalling agenda from coming to fruition.

From Salon

The measure’s passage will set the clock ticking for a host of changes, many of which will take years to come to fruition.

From Los Angeles Times

Others are excited to see Trump's proposals come to fruition.

From BBC

Trump's mass deportation policy may never come to full fruition but they will certainly make an example of some people if only to entertain the base.

From Salon

Related Words

• materialization