Dictionary attachmentEmotional bond

noun

attachment

uh-TACH-munt/əˈtætʃmənt/

An emotional bond with a person, animal, or thing.

The child shows a strong attachment to the worn teddy bear.

East Asian child hugs beloved worn stuffed bear.

Etymology

attachOld Frenchto fasten

+mentOld Frenchaction or result

Something fastened on broadened to a connected file, while devotion gave the emotional bond sense.

More examples

Her attachment to her hometown remains strong.
He feels a deep attachment to his old dog.

Forms

attachment · attachments

Similar words

affection: Emphasizes warmth and fondness rather than an enduring bond.
bond: A close connection, often shared between people.