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| 1. | [ adjective ] fastened together | |
| Examples: | "a picnic table with attached benches" |
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| Related terms: | connected | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] being joined in close association | |
| Synonyms: | connected affiliated | |
| Examples: | "affiliated clubs" "all art schools whether independent or attached to universities" |
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| Related terms: | related | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (biology) permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about | |
| Synonyms: | sessile | |
| Examples: | "an attached oyster" "sessile marine animals and plants" |
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| Related terms: | vagile biology | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (architecture) used of buildings joined by common sidewalls | |
| Examples: | "a block of attached houses" |
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| Related terms: | detached architecture | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | |
| Synonyms: | committed | |
| Related terms: | unattached affianced involved intended loving | |
| Similar spelling: |
attach_to attack_dog atactic |
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