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Added 9 October 2026

attainment

/əˈteɪnmənt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about attainment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of achieving an aim.
the attainment of independence
Arrival at a new stage.
his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition
An ability that has been acquired by training.

Origin

From attain + -ment; compare Old French ataignement.

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