attachment

at-tach-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A file or document sent along with an email.

  2. 2.

    An emotional bond or affection for someone or something.

  3. 3.

    An extra part or accessory that can be added to something.

  4. 4.

    The act of attaching or the state of being attached.

Forms

plural: attachments

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    attachment parenting — A child-rearing approach emphasizing strong parent-child bonds.
  • •
    attachment disorder — A psychological condition affecting emotional bonding.

Related words

Antonyms: detachment, indifference
See also: attach, attached, detachment
Synonyms: accessory, affection, bond, connection

Etymology

From Old French atachement, from atachier ("to fasten").