Fruition

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fruition

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

froo-ISH-un  /fruːˈɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition

The realisation or fulfilment of a plan or project; the point at which a plan or project is realised; (archaic) the enjoyment derived from use or possession of something.

Plain meaning

Fruition means the successful realisation of something planned or worked toward — the plan came to fruition means it succeeded and was accomplished.

Register

Slightly formal. Standard in journalism, planning, and professional contexts. Come to fruition is the most common idiomatic form.