Word Adjective
detachable
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /diˈtætʃəbəɫ/ UK /dɪtˈætʃəbəl/ de·tach·able
Definition
adj.describing something that can be removed or taken off easily. You use this for parts of a machine, clothes, or tools that you can take apart.
adj.capable of being separated or removed from something else without causing damage. Often used to describe components of a system or garment.
Examples
“The camera has a detachable battery.”
“The new jacket features a detachable hood that you can remove when the weather gets warmer.”
“The modular design of the spacecraft allows for detachable modules to be replaced or upgraded without requiring the entire vehicle to be grounded for maintenance.”
Etymology
From French détachable, detach + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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