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fru·i·tion
\früˈishən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English fruicioun, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French fruition, from Late Latin fruition-, fruitio, from Latin fruitus (alteration of fructus, past participle of frui to enjoy, have the use and enjoyment of) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at brook
1. : the pleasurable use or possession of something : enjoyment
< the sweet fruition of an earthly crown — Christopher Marlowe >
2. [influenced in meaning by fruit (I) ]
a. : the state of bearing fruit
< the fields needed rain for fruition — Pearl Buck >
b. : realization, accomplishment, conclusion
< the fruition of a farsighted policy — Marquis James >
< carry that mission to a successful fruition — J.C.Lincoln >
Synonyms: see pleasure |