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    Meaning of Attainment

    The act of achieving something, especially after a lot of effort.

    Definitions

    • The act of achieving something, especially after a lot of effort
    • * A thing that has been achieved, especially after a lot of effort

    Etymology of Attainment

    The word "attainment" comes from the Old French word "attaindre," which means "to reach" or "to achieve"
    This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "tingere" (meaning "to touch" or "to reach")
    Historically, the word "attainment" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of achieving or accomplishing something

    Example Uses

    • Her attainment of a graduate degree was a significant milestone in her career
    • * The company's attainment of its sales targets was a major achievement
    • * The athlete's attainment of a new personal best was a testament to her hard work and dedication

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    failure defeat loss disappointment frustration dissatisfaction discontentment unhappiness misery woe sorrow grief regret remorse nonfulfillment nonachievement incompletion unconsummation ineffectuation nonactualization nonmaterialization nonfruition shortcoming inadequacy insufficiency deficiency lack absence want need neglect omission oversight default delinquency dereliction