securely-detached
|se-cure-ly-de-tached|
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/sɪˈkjʊrli dɪˈtætʃt/
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/sɪˈkjʊəli dɪˈtætʃt/
firmly separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'securely-detached' originates from the combination of 'securely' and 'detached', where 'securely' means 'in a secure manner' and 'detached' means 'separated'.
Historical Evolution
'securely' and 'detached' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'securely-detached'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'securely' meant 'safely' and 'detached' meant 'separated'. The compound form retains this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
firmly separated or disconnected from something else.
The securely-detached panel ensured no electrical hazards.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 15:13