preattachment

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adjective

Prior to an attachment, especially (psychology) before an infant has formed a particular bond with its caregiver.

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Meanings

adjectivepreattachment (not comparable)
  1. not comparablePrior to an attachment, especially (psychology) before an infant has formed a particular bond with its caregiver.

Origin

From pre- + attachment.

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APA

preattachment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preattachment

MLA

“preattachment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preattachment. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “preattachment,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preattachment.

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