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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"
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BONDING definition: 1. the process by which a close emotional relationship is developed: 2. the process by which a…. Learn more.
In the 4th century BC, the Greek philosopher Plato argued that love directs the bonds of human society. In his Symposium, Eryximachus, one of the narrators in the dialog, states that love goes far beyond simple attraction to human beauty.
an official paper given by the government or a company to show that you have lent them money that they will pay back to you at a particular interest rate: They invest in the safest type of corporate bonds. He keeps about 40% of his assets in stocks, with the remainder invested in bonds and cash. See also. Premium Bond.
The meaning of BONDING is the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association. How to use bonding in a sentence.
noun. 1. Psychology & Animal Behavior. a. a relationship that usually 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.
bond, link, tie agree in referring to a force or influence that unites people. bond, however, usually emphasizes the strong and enduring quality of affection, whereas tie may refer more esp. to duty, obligation, or responsibility: bonds of memory; Blessed be the tie that binds; family ties.
Bonding definition: a relationship that usually begins at the time of birth between a parent and offspring and that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.. See examples of BONDING used in a sentence.
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]
From Longman Business Dictionary bond‧ing /ˈbɒndɪŋˈbɑːn-/ noun [ uncountable] the practice of keeping goods that have been imported in a special building and officially promising to pay the import tax when it is due a $100 auction-licensing fee and $80 a month to cover bonding.
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.
