"preattachment" meaning in English

See preattachment in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + attachment. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|attachment}} pre- + attachment Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} preattachment (not comparable)
  1. Prior to an attachment, especially (psychology) before an infant has formed a particular bond with its caregiver. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Psychology
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