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- DictionaryBonding/ˈbändiNG/
noun
- 1. the establishment of a relationship or link with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "we were friendly to each other, but there was no bonding"
- 2. the action of joining things securely by means of adhesive, heat, or pressure or by chemical bonds: "the bonding of metals to non-metals"
adjective
- 1. having the function of joining things securely, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "a bonding agent"
- 2. having the function or effect of establishing a relationship or link with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "it's bonding to sing together"
Bonding is what happens when you develop a close emotional connection with another person, or when two things are fastened together. Touching your tongue to a frozen flagpole is one way of bonding, though this is not recommended. When a baby hippo in the zoo snuggles up to her mother, bonding is happening.
Human bonding is the process of development of a close interpersonal relationship between two or more people. It most commonly takes place between family members or friends, [1] but can also develop among groups, such as sporting teams and whenever people spend time together.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Chemistry bond‧ing /ˈbɒndɪŋ $ ˈbɑːn-/ noun [ uncountable] 1 a process in which a special relationship develops between two or more people bonding between the bonding between mare and foal 2 → male/female bonding 3 technical the connection of atoms or of two surfaces that are glued t...
1. a. a relationship that usu. begins at the time of birth between a parent and offspring and that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment. b. the establishment of a pair bond. 2. a close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of shared experiences. [1975–80]
noun. uk / bɒnd / us / bɑːnd / bond noun (CONNECTION) Add to word list. B2 [ C ] a close connection joining two or more people: close bond There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning. family bond In societies with strong family bonds (= relationships), people tend to live longer.
something that binds a person or persons to a certain circumstance or line of behavior: the bond of matrimony. something, as an agreement or friendship, that unites individuals or peoples into a group; covenant: the bond between nations. binding security; firm assurance: My word is my bond.
a. : a band or cord used to tie something. b. : a material (such as timber or brick) or device for binding. chemistry : an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal. chemical bonds. d. : an adhesive, cementing material, or fusible ingredient that combines, unites, or strengthens. 4.
