Success
/səkˈsɛs/noun
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
Did you know?The term 'success' is derived from Latin roots meaning 'to come close' or 'to follow after', indicating the pursuit of goals and the journey of achievement.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
successus
“A following after, the act of coming close or achieving.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
successum
“An outcome or result, particularly one that is favorable.”
Old French
Old French
succes
“A favorable outcome or achievement, borrowed from Latin.”
14th Century
Middle English
success
“The outcome of an action or the attainment of a goal.”
Modern English
English
success
“The achievement of desired aims or results.”