Definition
- (verb) To take apart from; to take off. “to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment”
- (verb) To separate for a special object or use. “to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment”
- (verb) To come off something. “Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.”
- (adjective) Not physically attached; separated from something it could connect to.
- (adjective) Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
- (adjective) Having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
- (adjective) Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.
Word stats
- Detached contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 15.
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Words starting with DET
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- detachable
- detaches
- detaching
- detachment
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- detail
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- detailing
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- detain
- detained
- detainee
- detainees
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Frequently asked questions
What does Detached mean?
To take apart from; to take off.
How many letters are in Detached?
Detached has 8 letters.
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