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detachably-connected

|de-tach-a-bly-con-nect-ed|

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/dɪˈtætʃəbli kəˈnɛktɪd/

easily removable connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'detachably-connected' originates from the combination of 'detach' and 'connect,' where 'detach' comes from the Latin 'detacare,' meaning 'to unfasten,' and 'connect' comes from the Latin 'connectere,' meaning 'to bind together.'

Historical Evolution

'detach' transformed from the Old French word 'detacher,' and 'connect' evolved from the Latin 'connectere,' eventually forming the modern English term 'detachably-connected.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'detach' meant 'to unfasten,' and 'connect' meant 'to bind together.' The combined term 'detachably-connected' evolved to mean 'capable of being connected in a way that allows for easy detachment.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being connected in a way that allows for easy detachment.

The headphones are detachably-connected to the device, allowing for easy storage.

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Last updated: 2025/03/31 18:37