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

Rhymes with ATTACHMENT

detachment

at·tach·ment

noun \ə-ˈtach-mənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ATTACHMENT

: the physical connection by which one thing is attached to another <sever the attachments of a muscle to a bone>

—at·tach \ə-ˈtach\ (audio pronunciation) verb