often-detached
|of-ten-de-tached|
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/ˈɔːfən dɪˈtætʃt/
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/ˈɒfən dɪˈtætʃt/
(detached)
emotionally uninvolved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detached' originates from French, specifically the word 'détacher,' where 'dé-' meant 'apart' and 'tacher' meant 'to fasten.'
Historical Evolution
'détacher' transformed into the English word 'detach,' and eventually became the modern English word 'detached.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unfasten or separate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not attached or connected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frequently separated or disconnected from something.
The often-detached branches of the tree made it difficult to climb.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 13:49