Attachment and Supplement

Attachment

Attachment noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
Usage example: bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer

Supplement is a synonym for attachment in addition topic. In some cases you can use "Supplement" instead a noun "Attachment", when it comes to topics like accessory, increase, something joined.

Supplement

Supplement noun - Something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else.
Usage example: recommends taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds

Attachment is a synonym for supplement in addition topic. You can use "Attachment" instead a noun "Supplement", if it concerns topics such as increase.

How words are described

special special attachment special supplement
common common attachment common supplement
complete complete attachment complete supplement
single single attachment single supplement
Other adjectives: small, actual, large, temporary, modern, optional.
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