attachment

/ətˈætʃmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A feeling of closeness or affection for someone or something.

“Her attachment to her childhood home was evident in her love for visiting it every summer.”

2. noun

A connection or link between something and a computer or other electronic device.

“The attachment to the USB drive helped us transfer files efficiently.”

3. noun

A file or document sent as part of an email message.

“The attachment to the email contained sensitive information that required careful handling.”

4. noun

A part of a person’s personality that is not under conscious control, such as a phobia or an obsession.

“Her attachment issues led her to struggle in forming healthy relationships.”

5. verb

To become closely connected or devoted to someone or something.

“She attached herself to the cause of saving the local wildlife sanctuary.”

6. verb

To link or connect something to a computer or other electronic device.

“Please attach the USB drive to the laptop for data transfer.”

7. verb

To send a file or document as part of an email message.

“You need to attach the document to the email and send it to the client.”

Synonyms

  • affection
  • connection
  • link
  • tie

Antonyms

  • detachment
  • separation