attainment — the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈteɪnmənt/
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
After years of training, her attainment of the black belt felt unreal.
Reaching the highest hold after climbing one rung at a time was a major attainment for the young climber.
Her sustainable writing habit and explainable progress led to the attainment of her dream of publishing a novel.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
at- (to) + tain (from Latin tangere, to touch/reach) + -ment (noun suffix indicating action or result) = attainment
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The university tracks students' academic attainment through various assessment methods.”
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