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attachment

noun

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Meaning

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A strong feeling of connection or fondness for someone or something; or, a thing that is attached.

Example Sentence

Children often form strong attachments to their parents or primary caregivers.

Usage Note

Describes the emotional bond formed between people, or the act of physically connecting one thing to another, like a file to an email.