MATERNAL-INFANT BONDING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase maternal-infant bonding. (close relations)
Definition of MATERNAL-INFANT BONDING
Best Alternative Words for MATERNAL-INFANT BONDING
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| affinity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody • (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship • (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts • a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character • the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule • inherent resemblance between persons or things • a natural attraction or feeling of kinship | ||||||||
| attachment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of affection for a person or an institution • a supplementary part or accessory • a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding • a connection that fastens things together • faithful support for a cause or political party or religion • the act of attaching or affixing something • the act of fastening things together | ||||||||
| bonding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child) • (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel • fastening firmly together | ||||||||
| connection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) • the state of being connected • an instrumentality that connects • (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship) • the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination • a connecting shape • a supplier (especially of narcotics) • shifting from one form of transportation to another • the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) | ||||||||
| relationship | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) • a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) • a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries • (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption | ||||||||
