detached
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not physically attached; separated from something to which it could connect.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
Adjective
Examples
"That field is their football ground and the detached house is their library and recreation room."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detached” mean?
Not physically attached; separated from something to which it could connect.
Is “detached” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.