attachment
/əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: attachments
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
Noun
Examples
The “implantation window” is a short, specific phase during which attachment of the blastocyst occurs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
Noun
Examples
I have such an attachment towards my fiancé!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “attachment” mean?
The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
Is “attachment” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.