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attachment

noun

at·​tach·​ment ə-ˈtach-mənt How to pronounce attachment (audio)
plural attachments
1
: a seizure by legal process
also : the writ or precept commanding such seizure
2
a
: the state of being personally attached : fidelity
attachment to a cause
b
: affectionate regard
a deep attachment to nature
c
psychology : a strong emotional bond that an infant forms with a caregiver (such as a mother) especially when viewed as a basis for normal emotional and social development
Of course, the mother provides food and warmth, but for the purposes of attachment what really matters is the sense of safety, comfort, and refuge the mother provides. Henry Gleitman et al.
also : the process by which an infant forms such an emotional bond
Healthy attachment, via attuned parenting, equips human beings for resilience, success, and emotional, psychological, and physiological well-being. Lindsey Porter
3
: a device attached to a machine or implement
4
: the physical connection by which one thing is attached to another
5
: the process of physically attaching
6
: a separate document or file that is included and sent with an electronic message (such as an email or text message)
The trick to sending attachments successfully is to know what e-mail program and operating system your recipient uses. Adam C. Engst

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The vacuum cleaner attachments help clean in tight spaces. I need a longer attachment for the drill. I'll send the document as an attachment to my next e-mail.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attachment was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing attachment

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