Question

The synonym of ATTACHMENT is-
a) Affinity
b) Influence
c) Causation
d) Appendage

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘attachment' is ‘an extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something to perform a particular function. For example The processor is complete with a blender attachment.

Complete answer:
 Attachment is a noun which may also mean ‘affection, fondness, or sympathy for something or someone.’ For example She felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her. It is an act of attaching or state or state of being attached. In the given question we are asked to find the synonym of the word ‘attachment’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Affinity. It is a noun that means a natural liking for someone or something.
Option ‘b’ is Influence. It is a noun which means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Option ‘c’ is Causation. It is a noun that means the action of causing something.
Option ‘d’ is Appendage. It is a noun that means a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym for the word ‘attachment’ is ‘appendage’. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t get confused between ‘affinity’ and ‘appendage’, affinity is a general liking, which is not related to ‘being attached'. In the given question, the context of ‘attachment’ is different.