non-detachable
|non-de-tach-a-ble|
B2
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/nɑn-dɪˈtætʃəbl/
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/nɒn-dɪˈtætʃəbl/
fixed, not removable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-detachable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'detachable' from 'detach' meaning 'to unfasten or separate'.
Historical Evolution
'detachable' changed from the French word 'détacher' and eventually became the modern English word 'detach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'detach' meant 'to unfasten or separate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be detached or removed.
The battery in this device is non-detachable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 09:33