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detached

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "detached" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

detached

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

detached is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, detached is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdetached

1verb
  • To take apart from; to take off.

    Example: "to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

  • To separate for a special object or use.

    Example: "to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"

  • To come off something.

    Example: "Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."

1adjective
  • Not physically attached; separated from something it could connect to.
  • Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
  • Having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
  • Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.

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