adjective
1. being joined in close association (Freq. 1)
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affiliated clubs
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all art schools whether independent or attached to universities
• Syn: ↑affiliated, ↑connected
• Similar to: ↑related, ↑related to
• Derivationally related forms: ↑connectedness (for: ↑connected)
2. used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
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a block of attached houses
• Ant: ↑detached
• Topics: ↑architecture
3. associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
• Syn: ↑committed
• Ant: ↑unattached
• See Also: ↑loving
4. fond and affectionate
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she was very attached to her father
• Similar to: ↑loving
Useful english dictionary. 2012.