[əˈtatʃm(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something to perform a particular function
(e.g: the processor comes complete with a blender attachment)

- affection, fondness, or sympathy for someone or something
(e.g: she felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her)

- temporary secondment to an organization
(e.g: the students are placed on attachment to schools for one day a week)

- the action of attaching something
(e.g: the case has a loop for attachment to your waist belt)


Phrases:
- attachment of earnings

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘arrest for contempt of court’): from Old French attachement, from atachier ‘fasten, fix’ (see attach)