ETYM Cf. French adhérence, Late Lat. adhaerentia.
1. The quality or state of adhering.
2. The state of being fixed in attachment; fidelity; steady attachment; adhesion; SYN. -- Adherence, Adhesion.

ETYM French affection, Latin affectio, from afficere. Related to Affect.
A positive feeling of liking; SYN. affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmheartedness.

ETYM French attachment.
1. A connection that fastens things together; SYN. bond.
2. A feeling of affection for a person or an institution; SYN. fond regard.
3. A supplementary part or accessory.
4. Faithful support for a religion or cause or political party; SYN. adherence.
5. The act of attaching something.
Law, taking of person or property by order of court. + prikaži više

ETYM French dévotion, Latin devotio.
1. Feelings of ardent love; SYN. devotedness.
2. Commitment to some purpose.
3. (Usually plural) Religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently).