Attachment

Word ATTACHMENT
Character 10
Hyphenation at tach ment
Pronunciations /əˈtætʃmənt/

Definitions and meanings of "Attachment"

What do we mean by attachment?

The act of attaching or the condition of being attached. noun

Something, such as a tie, band, or fastener, that attaches one thing to another. noun

A bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard. noun

A supplementary part; an accessory. noun

A supplementary document that is attached to a primary document. noun

Legal seizure of property. noun

The writ ordering such a seizure. noun

The act of attaching; specifically, in law, a taking of the person, goods, or estate by a writ or precept in a civil action, to secure a debt or demand, or to compel to appear in court, or to punish for contempt. noun

The writ or process directing the person or estate of a person to be taken, for the purposes above stated. noun

The act or state of being attached, fastened on, or connected. noun

Close adherence or affection; regard; any passion or affection that binds a person to another person or to a thing. noun

That which attaches one thing to another, or a person to an object: as, the attachments of a muscle; the attachments of home. noun

That which is attached to a principal object; an adjunct: as, the æolian attachment to the piano; an attachment to a sewing-machine. noun

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an� passion of affection that binds a person. noun

That by which one thing is attached to another; connection. noun

Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object. noun

A seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal process. noun

The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.

A dependence, especially a strong one.

A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.

The means by which something is physically attached.

A file sent along with an email.

Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

The act or process by which any (downward) leader connects to any available (upward) streamer in a lightning flash.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Attachment

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The word "attachment" in example sentences

Only when we're already on his side, wanting things to work out, do we start to realize how unlikely this attachment is and how many obstacles there are. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Healthy attachment occurs naturally for many of us, especially if you had loving caregivers as a child, but some kids do suffer from what we call attachment disorder, in which they find it difficult to bond with their parents. ❋ Michael F. Roizen (2010)

By increasing wages for workers at the bottom and providing incentives for companies to retain these employees, we could promote women's long-term attachment to the labor market--a stance that would benefit these workers, their families and our economy. ❋ Sarah Damaske (2011)

Some have provision for that pin attachment to the back. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These daily emails begin with the statement: "MESSAGE SENT ON BEHALF OF THE SUPERINTENDENT," and the description: "The Falcon Clips attachment is a daily compilation of local and national news stories relevant to the Air Force Academy and military personnel." ❋ Chris Rodda (2010)

Death has become so prevalent that emotional attachment is no longer worth the psychological toll. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This may be a result of attachment related behaviors, and a specialist in attachment psychology would be helpful. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His only attachment is to his pickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The baby who watches impassively as his mother leaves the room and barely acknowledges her return might well turn out to be the man who has difficulty creating intimacy with a lover, who has trouble forming a long-term attachment, and who avoids the kinds of closeness so important to long-lasting love. ❋ Susan Engel (2011)

Though they have the shortest of conversations, an attachment is born that will influence both their paths. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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