The difference between Appendix and Attachment
When used as nouns, appendix means something attached to something else, whereas attachment means the act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
check bellow for the other definitions of Appendix and Attachment
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Appendix as a noun (obsolete, _, in general sense):
Something attached to something else; an attachment or accompaniment.
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Appendix as a noun:
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.
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Appendix as a noun (anatomy):
The vermiform appendix, an inner organ that can become inflamed.
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Appendix as a noun (anatomy):
Any process, prolongation or projection.
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Attachment as a noun:
The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
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Attachment as a noun:
A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
Examples:
"I have such an attachment towards my fiancé!"
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Attachment as a noun:
A dependence, especially a strong one.
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Attachment as a noun:
A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.
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Attachment as a noun:
The means by which something is physically attached.
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Attachment as a noun (computing):
A file sent along with an email.
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Attachment as a noun (legal):
Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.
Examples:
"attachment of earnings"
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Attachment as a noun (meteorology):
The act or process by which any (downward) leader connects to any available (upward) streamer in a lightning flash.