Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Attainted

👉 Attainted is a term used in science fiction and fantasy literature to describe a situation where an individual has been either killed or captured, but remains unbroken. In this context, it refers to an action that prevents the character from being destroyed or eliminated. The term was first introduced by author Robert A. Heinlein in his novel "The Day of the Triffids" (1953).

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