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.
ETYM Cf. French fixation.
Psychology, establishment in childhood of mental attitude which persists through life; popularly, obsession, established habit.
(Histology) The preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body; SYN. fixing.
ETYM Latin fortificatio; cf. French fortification.
1. The act of fortifying or strengthening defenses; SYN. strengthening.
2. Walls or mounds used around a stronghold to strengthen it; SYN. munition.