affixation vs attachment

affixation and attachment both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
affixation	Yes	No	No	No
attachment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, affixation and attachment are synonyms defined as:

affixation (noun)	attachment (noun)
formation of a word by means of an affix	the act of fastening things together
the act of attaching or affixing something	the act of attaching or affixing something
the result of adding an affix to a root word	faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
	a supplementary part or accessory
	a connection that fastens things together
	a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding
	a feeling of affection for a person or an institution