Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

attachment theory

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.84 in modern English

Syllables: at-tach-men-t the-o-ry
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A theory stating that an infant must form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver to ensure survival and develop healthy social and emotional functioning.

Uncountable

Usage

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Questions

What does attachment theory mean?: A theory stating that an infant must form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver to ensure survival and develop healthy social and emotional functioning.

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