attachment

at·tach·ment

noun \ə-ˈtach-mənt\

Definition of ATTACHMENT

1

: a seizure by legal process; also : the writ or precept commanding such seizure

2

a : the state of being personally attached : fidelity <attachment to a cause> b : affectionate regard <a deep attachment to nature>

3

: a device attached to a machine or implement

4

: the physical connection by which one thing is attached to another

5

: the process of physically attaching

Examples of ATTACHMENT

1. The vacuum cleaner attachments help clean in tight spaces.
2. I need a longer attachment for the drill.
3. I'll send the document as an attachment to my next e-mail.

First Known Use of ATTACHMENT

14th century

Related to ATTACHMENT

Synonyms: affection, love, devotedness, devotion, fondness, passion

Antonyms: abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor

Related Words: appetite, fancy, favor, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, taste; craving, crush, desire, infatuation, longing, lust, yearning; ardor, eagerness, enthusiasm, fervor, zeal; appreciation, esteem, estimation, regard, respect; adoration, adulation, deification, idolatry, idolization, worship; allegiance, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, steadfastness

Near Antonyms: allergy, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, disfavor, dislike, enmity, hostility; abhorrence, disgust, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; misanthropy

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Rhymes with ATTACHMENT

detachment