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attachment A thing that is added to something else, often in a humorous or sarcastic way. ■ "I have an attachment for my phone. I can't put it down."
Affinity A strong liking or attachment between two or more people, things, or ideas. ■ Alice and Bob had an affinity for all things related to technology. They spent hours tinkering with gadgets and coding together.
dismemberment The act of separating a body or limb from its original source, usually by sawing off the attachment. ■ I accidentally cut off my finger while chopping vegetables. That was quite a bit of dismemberment!
fond To have a deep affection or attachment for someone or something, often involving feelings of tenderness and warmth. ■ "She's so fond of her cat that she dresses it in little sweaters and takes pictures with it."
graphic An image or drawing that is intended to be shockingly or offensively sexual in nature. ■ I accidentally sent my boss a graphic email attachment that he didn't appreciate.
vested Having a strong emotional attachment to something or someone. ■ "I'm so vested in this project, I can't imagine my life without it."
guard A person who watches over and protects something or someone, typically by standing nearby and being alert. ■ "I need to hire a guard for my valuable antiques. I don't want them getting stolen!"; A device used to protect against malware or other harmful software. ■ "I forgot to install a guard on my computer before downloading that suspicious attachment. Now it's running slow and crashing constantly."
Weaning The process of gradually reducing one's attachment to something, often in the form of a substance or activity. ■ "I had been weaning myself off caffeine for weeks, but when I found out my favorite coffee shop was closing down, I went back on the habit and started drinking double shots every day."