Word
detachable
Phoneticsde·tach·able
US/diˈtætʃəbəɫ/
UK/dɪtˈætʃəbəl/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The camera has a detachable battery.”
contextual
“The new jacket features a detachable hood that you can remove when the weather gets warmer.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“It also comes with a second jar, a lid for drinking and a clunky-looking but totally effective detachable handle.” “You can also easily remove the detachable keyboard when you don't need it.” Etymology
From French détachable, detach + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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