Definition of Attached

1. Adjective. Being joined in close association. "All art schools whether independent or attached to universities"

Exact synonyms: Affiliated, Connected
Similar to: Related, Related To
Derivative terms: Connectedness

2. Adjective. Used of buildings joined by common sidewalls. "A block of attached houses"
Category relationships: Architecture
Antonyms: Detached

3. Adjective. Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship.
Exact synonyms: Committed
Similar to: Bespoken, Betrothed, Intended, Involved
Also: Loving
Antonyms: Unattached

4. Adjective. Fond and affectionate. "She was very attached to her father"
Similar to: Loving

Definition of Attached

1. Verb. (past of attach) ¹

2. Adjective. In a romantic or sexual relationship. ¹

3. Adjective. (context: botany mycology) Broadly joined to a stem or stipe, but not decurrent. ¹

4. Adjective. Of a residential building, sharing walls with similar buildings on two, usually opposite, sides. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Attached

1. attach [v] - See also: attach

Lexicographical Neighbors of Attached

atta
atta boy
atta girl
attabal
attabals
attaboy
attaboys
attacca
attach
attach to
attachability
attachable
attachableness
attache
attache case
attached annulus
attached cranial section
attached craniotomy
attached gingiva
attachedness
attacher
attachers
attaches
attachiamenta de spinis et boscis
attaching
attachingness
attachment
attachment apparatus
attachment disorder

Literary usage of Attached

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1905)
"It is attached to the instrument and the incision can be commenced, ... A spring attached to the arm assists the thumb in constantly drawing up the tip ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1910)
"Conceive the rod, 1 — 2, to become rigidly attached at p. ... (2) Hence, the total kinetic energy of the system when 1 — 2 is rigidly attached at p, ..."

3. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1887)
"He joined the other exiles there, and attached "himself to the church of which Francis ... celebrated John Robinson attached himself to Clifton's church, ..."

4. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1870)
"Illustrations of crests attached to the helmet may be seen on the stall-plates at Westminster Abbey and St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and in most books on ..."

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