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Added 9 October 2026

detach

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/ verb

In Latin: abiungō Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about detach at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To take apart from; to take off.
to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
To separate for a special object or use.
to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment
To come off something.
Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.

Origin

From Old French destachier, from the same root as attach; compare French détacher and Portuguese and Spanish destacar.

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