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Webster 1913 Edition
Accomplishment
Ac-com′plish-ment
(-ment)
, Noun.
[F.
accomplissement
, fr. accomplir
.] 1.
The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment;
as, the
accomplishment
of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.2.
That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.
“My new accomplishment of dancing.” Churchill.
“Accomplishments befitting a station.” Thackeray.
Accomplishments
have taken virtue’s place,And wisdom falls before exterior grace.
Cowper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Accomplishment
ACCOM'PLISHMENT
, n.1.
Completion; fulfillment; entire performance; as the accomplishment of a prophecy.2.
The act of carrying into effect, or obtaining an object designed; attainment; as the accomplishment of our desires or ends.3.
Acquirement; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education.