attachment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of binding or fastening something, especially with a hook and loop fastener.

  - "He used an attachment to secure the hose to the faucet."
  - "The photographer used a tripod attachment to stabilize the camera."

• Noun

  A piece of equipment or accessory that can be added to something else to give it new capabilities.

  - "The printer has a scanner attachment."
  - "He added a GPS attachment to his bike."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈtætʃmənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453849"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with attachment
harness , harbor , carousel , marquis

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Variants

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attachment , attachments , attachment parenting , on attachment

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Etymology

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From Old French 'attacher', meaning 'to bind' or 'fasten'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'attachment' comes from the Old French word 'attacher', which means 'to bind' or 'fasten'.

2. The first hook and loop fastener, known as Velcro, was invented in 1941 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral.

3. The term 'attachment parenting' refers to a parenting style that emphasizes the importance of physical and emotional closeness between parents and their children.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bonding: The process of forming a close emotional connection with someone or something.

2. Fastening: The act of securing something in place using a fastener, such as a screw, bolt, or hook and loop fastener.

3. Accessory: An item that can be added to something else to enhance or modify its functionality.

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Culture

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In literature, attachment is often used metaphorically to refer to emotional bonds or connections. In art, it can refer to the physical connection between different elements or pieces.

How to Memorize "attachment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro, being used to attach two pieces of fabric together.
   - Visualize adding a printer scanner attachment to a printer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attachment' with the idea of binding or fastening.
   - Associate the word 'attachment' with the idea of adding something new to an existing object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FAST' to remember the meaning of attachment: Fasten, Attach, Secure, and Tie.

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