# detachable

/diˈtætʃəbəɫ/ (US) · /dɪtˈætʃəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/detachable
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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