Attachment

Pronunciation: /əˈtætʃmənt/

Definitions of attachment

noun a document or file that is sent with an email

Example Sentences

A1 I have a strong attachment to my favorite blanket.

A2 She has an emotional attachment to her childhood home.

B1 The email had an attachment with important documents.

B2 The scientist studied the attachment between a mother and her child.

C1 The therapist helped her work through her attachment issues.

C2 The artist explored the concept of attachment in his latest exhibition.

Examples of attachment in a Sentence

formal The email had a large attachment containing important documents.

informal I'll send you the pictures as an attachment in the next email.

slang Check out the attachment I sent you, it's hilarious!

figurative She had a strong attachment to her childhood home, even after moving away.

Grammatical Forms of attachment

• past tense: attached
• plural: attachments
• comparative: more attached
• superlative: most attached
• present tense: attach
• future tense: will attach
• perfect tense: have attached
• continuous tense: is attaching
• singular: attachment
• positive degree: attached
• infinitive: to attach
• gerund: attaching
• participle: attached

Origin and Evolution of attachment

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attachment' originated from the Latin word 'attactio', which means 'a seizing or laying hold of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'attachment' has evolved to not only refer to a physical connection or joining of objects, but also to emotional bonds, relationships, and affinities.