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Attachment

/əˈtætʃmənt/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Attachment"

noun

1
The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
2
A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
"I have such an attachment towards my fiancé!"
3
A dependence, especially a strong one.
4
A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.

🔄 Synonyms of "Attachment"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
adherencenoun	Faithful support for some cause.
fasteningnoun	A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
fond regardnoun	a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
bondnoun	(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Attachment"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
adherencenoun	Faithful support for some cause.
fasteningnoun	A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
bondnoun	(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
fond regardnoun	a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
attachenoun	Alternative form of attaché. [A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.]
bondingnoun	The act by which something is bonded or joined together.
enclosed	Contained; held within a container.
adhesionnoun	The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
enclosurenoun	(countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
gripnoun	A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
fixturenoun	(law) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.
tethernoun	A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
fixnoun	A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament.
roomnoun	(uncountable) Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
matingnoun	(zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.
connectnoun	A useful friend or associate.
toolnoun	Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
mountingnoun	The act of one who mounts.
linkagenoun	A connection or relation between things or ideas.
uptakenoun	Absorption, especially of food or nutrient by an organism.