accomplishment etymology

English word accomplishment comes from English accomplish, English pyramid

Detailed word origin of accomplishment

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
accomplish English (eng) (transitive) To complete, as time or distance.. (transitive) To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.. (transitive) To finish successfully.. (transitive, archaic) To equip or furnish thoroughly; hence, to complete in acquirements; to render accomplished; to polish.. (transitive, obsolete) To gain; to obtain.
pyramid English (eng) (intransitive) To employ, or take part in, a pyramid scheme.. (transitive, genetics) To combine (a series of genes) into a single genotype.. To build up or be arranged in the form of a pyramid (UK, dated) The game of pool in which the balls are placed in the form of a triangle at spot.. (card games) The triangular layout of cards in the game of Pyramid.. (card games, uncountable) . (a [...]
accomplishment English (eng) Something accomplished; an achievement.. That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.. The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfillment.