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attachment.

The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
  1. The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.

    countable · uncountable
    I have such an attachment towards my fiancé!
  3. A dependence, especially a strong one.

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  4. A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.

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  5. The means by which something is physically attached.

    countable · uncountable
  6. A file sent along with a message, usually an email.

    countable · uncountable
  7. Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

    countable · uncountable
    attachment of earnings
  8. The act or process by which any (downward) leader connects to any available (upward) streamer in a lightning flash.

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Where this word comes from

From French attachement. By surface analysis, attach + -ment.

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