detachably-connected
|de-tach-a-bly-con-nect-ed|
/dɪˈtætʃəbli kəˈnɛktɪd/
easily removable connection
Etymology
'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.'
'detach' transformed from the Old French word 'detacher,' and 'connect' evolved from the Latin 'connectere,' eventually forming the modern English term 'detachably-connected.'
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
