English · Emotions & Feelings
attachment
/əˈtætʃ.mənt/
[/əˈtætʃ.mənt/]
emotional bond
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong feeling of affection or connection to someone or something.
Example
She formed a deep attachment to the stray cat that had wandered into her quiet garden.
She formed a deep attachment to the stray cat that had wandered into her quiet garden.
Etymology
From Old French 'attachier' (to fasten), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes emotional bonds; also a file sent with an email.