Ac*com"plish*ment (-ment), n. [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.