attachment · noun /əˈtætʃ.mənt/
Word family
Nouns: attachment
Adjectives: attached, unattached, detachable, detached
Verbs: attach, detach
attachment (EQUIPMENT)
B2 C an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine
Dictionary example:
This food processor has a special attachment for grinding coffee.
attachment (COMPUTING)
B2 C a computer file which is sent together with an email message
Dictionary examples:
I'll email my report to you as an attachment.
I wasn't able to open that attachment.
attachment (FEELING)
C2 C or U a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something
Dictionary example:
I wasn't aware of any romantic attachments.
Learner example:
Despite this impression she rejected her growing attachment to George in order to fulfil her family's expectation[s]. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
