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attainmentthe achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈteɪnmənt/

Korean meaning: 성취, 달성, 획득

Korean pronunciation: 어**테인**먼트

Example Sentences

  • His greatest attainment was learning to cook ramen without burning down the kitchen.
  • The attainment of work-life balance remains a challenge for many professionals.
  • She measured her attainment not by salary, but by how many cats trusted her.

attainment

NOUN

//əˈteɪnmənt//

the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

attainment concept
💡 Concept

the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈteɪnmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈteɪnmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootattain
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'atteindre' meaning 'to reach' or 'to achieve', derived from Latin 'attingere' (ad- 'to' + tangere 'to touch'). The suffix '-ment' was added to form a noun indicating the result or act of achieving something.

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🎵Rhyme

entertainmentdetainmentcontainment
entertainment
detainment
containment

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His greatest attainment was learning to cook ramen without burning down the kitchen.

The attainment of work-life balance remains a challenge for many professionals.

😄 Fun example

She measured her attainment not by salary, but by how many cats trusted her.

The university tracks students' academic attainment through various assessment methods.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

achievementaccomplishmentacquisitionrealizationfulfillment

Antonyms

failurelossforfeiture

Related

attainobtaingainreachsucceed