Detatch vs. Detach: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 2, 2023
"Detatch" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "Detach," meaning to unfasten or separate from something.
Which is correct: Detatch or Detach
How to spell Detach?
Detatch is Incorrect
Detach is Correct
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Key Differences
"Attach" has an extra "t", but "detach" doesn't. Drop the second 't'.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
Think of "detain" and "detail" – both have just one "t".
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
Use a mnemonic: "To DETACH is to DE-Tie, not DE-Tatch."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
Envision pulling a 't' out to detach it from the word.
Janet White
Nov 02, 2023
When in doubt, simplify: unnecessary letters often detach from the truth.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
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Detatch and Detach Definitions
Detach
Detach can refer to disengaging oneself emotionally or mentally.
It's hard to detach from work during vacation.
Harlon Moss
Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Detach means to unfasten and separate something from its whole.
She had to detach the tag from the shirt.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Detach can mean to isolate or disassociate oneself from a group.
He chose to detach from the committee due to differences.
Harlon Moss
Sep 11, 2023
Detach
To separate or unfasten; disconnect
Detach a check from the checkbook.
Detach burs from one's coat.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Detach
To remove from association or union with something
Detach a calf from its mother.
Detached herself from the group.
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
(transitive) To take apart from; to take off.
To detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
To separate for a special object or use.
To detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
(intransitive) To come off something.
Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
To part; to separate or disunite; to disengage; - the opposite of attach; as, to detach the coats of a bulbous root from each other; to detach a man from a leader or from a party.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 11, 2023
Detach
To separate for a special object or use; - used especially in military language; as, to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment.
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
To push asunder; to come off or separate from anything; to disengage.
[A vapor] detaching, fold by fold,From those still heights.
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Cause to become detached or separated; take off;
Detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Military use: separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment;
Detach a regiment
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Come to be detached;
His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery
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Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Detach signifies removing troops from the main body for special duty.
The general decided to detach a unit for reconnaissance.
Harlon Moss
Sep 11, 2023
Detach
Detach involves parting or disjoining something from its main entity.
The artist can detach the canvas from its frame.
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Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Detach?
It depends on the context. No specific vowel inherently precedes "detach."
Aimie Carlson
Nov 02, 2023
Why is it called Detach?
The term derives from the Old French "destachier," meaning to unfasten.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
What is the root word of Detach?
The root is the Old French word "destachier."
Sara Rehman
Nov 02, 2023
What is the plural form of Detach?
Detaches, but remember that "detach" is primarily a verb, and verbs don't have plural forms in the same way nouns do.
Sara Rehman
Nov 02, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Detach?
No specific conjunction is inherently tied to "detach."
Janet White
Nov 02, 2023
Is the Detach term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Detach?
The second syllable "tach" is stressed.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 02, 2023
Is Detach a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can provide positive or negative connotations.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
Which determiner is used with Detach?
It would be context-dependent, but possible determiners include "this", "that", or "a".
Aimie Carlson
Nov 02, 2023
How is Detach used in a sentence?
"You need to detach the old component before installing the new one."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 02, 2023
Is Detach a vowel or consonant?
"Detach" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Nov 02, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
