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detachable

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage.

Pronunciation

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dihtachuhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪˈtætʃəbəl

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Word Review

Definition

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adjective

  1. Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage

noun

  1. Any device that is designed so that it can be detached from something else.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage

Used this way, detachable is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use detachable

  • “Shirts with detachable collars.”adjective

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easily detachabledetachable boxdetachable headdetachable balloondetachable collardetachable coilsdetachable warrantsdetachable part

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • detachmentnounDerived noun

    Avoiding emotional involvement.

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