Attachment

/əˈtæʧmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of attaching or the state of being attached.

The attachment of the document was successful.

A file that is sent with an email.

Please find the attachment containing the report.

A strong emotional bond with a person.

The child formed a close attachment to her caregiver.

A supplementary device or accessory.

He bought an attachment for his vacuum cleaner to improve its functionality.

A legal claim or lien against property.

The property had an attachment placed on it by the court.

Middle English, from Old French 'atachier', from 'a' + 'tachier' (to touch).

emotional attachment

A deep emotional bond formed with a person or object.

attachment theory

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term relationships.

digital attachment

Files or documents that are sent electronically.

attach

To fasten or join one thing to another.

attached

Connected or joined to something.

attachment style

The way a person relates to others based on their early interactions with caregivers.

An emotional hold on someone.

She's got an attachment to that guy, can't let him go.

A file sent via email.

Did you get the attachment I sent? It's lit!