frequently-detached
|fre-quent-ly-de-tached|
/ˈfriːkwəntli dɪˈtætʃt/
often separated
Etymology
'frequently-detached' originates from the combination of 'frequently,' derived from Latin 'frequentia,' meaning 'crowded or repeated,' and 'detached,' from French 'détacher,' meaning 'to unfasten or separate.'
'frequently-detached' combines the adverb 'frequently' with the adjective 'detached' to describe a state of regular separation.
Initially, 'detached' meant 'unfastened or separated,' and 'frequently' meant 'often or regularly.' Together, they describe a state of regular separation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is often separated or disconnected from something else.
The frequently-detached parts of the machine need regular maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 23:21