Something that has been achieved successfully, especially through effort or skill. A completed task or goal that demonstrates competence or achievement.
From Old French 'accomplir' meaning 'to complete,' from Latin 'ad-' (to) plus 'complere' (to fill up, complete). The noun form developed in Middle English, emphasizing the result of completed action.
The word literally means 'to fill up completely,' suggesting that true accomplishment involves filling every requirement or expectation. Psychologically, accomplishments that required overcoming obstacles tend to provide more lasting satisfaction than those that came easily.
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