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detachable

 

[ dɪˈtætʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

device feature

Capable of being separated from something else.

Synonyms

disconnectable, removable, separable

Examples of usage

  • The keyboard is detachable from the tablet for easier portability.
  • The detachable lens allows for versatile photography options.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional

Able to separate oneself emotionally from a situation or person.

Synonyms

aloof, indifferent, unemotional

Examples of usage

  • She tried to remain detachable from the office drama.
  • It's important to be detachable in order to make rational decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "detachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destacável

🇮🇳 वियोज्य

🇩🇪 abnehmbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilepas

🇺🇦 знімний

🇵🇱 odłączalny

🇯🇵 取り外し可能

🇫🇷 détachable

🇪🇸 desmontable

🇹🇷 çıkarılabilir

🇰🇷 분리 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للفصل

🇨🇿 odnímatelný

🇸🇰 odnímateľný

🇨🇳 可拆卸的

🇸🇮 odstranljiv

🇮🇸 losanlegur

🇰🇿 алынбалы

🇬🇪 მოხსნადი

🇦🇿 çıxarıla bilən

🇲🇽 desmontable

Etymology

The word 'detachable' originated from the verb 'detach' in the mid-17th century, which is derived from the Latin word 'detachare', meaning 'to unfasten'. Over time, 'detachable' evolved to describe objects or qualities that can be separated or disconnected easily.

See also: detach, detachably, detached, detachment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,298, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.