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nonfulfilment

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Failure to fulfil something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • We apologise for the nonfulfilment of your order. We will have the goods in stock next week.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From non- + fulfilment.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: невыполне́ние (nevypolnénije) — failure to fulfil something
  • Russian: неисполне́ние (neispolnénije) — failure to fulfil something