detachably
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de·tach
(dĭ-tăch′)tr.v. de·tached, de·tach·ing, de·tach·es
1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat.
2. To remove from association or union with something: detach a calf from its mother; detached herself from the group.
3. To send (troops or ships, for example) on a special mission.
[French détacher, from Old French destachier : des-, de- + attachier, to attach; see attach.]
de·tach′a·bil′i·ty n.
de·tach′a·ble adj.
de·tach′a·bly adv.
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detachably
(dɪˈtætʃəblɪ)adv
in a detachable fashion
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