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unattached definition

un·at·tached (-ə tac̸ht′)

adjective

  1. not attached or fastened
  2. not connected with any particular group, institution, etc.; independent
  3. not engaged or married
  4. Law not taken or held as security for a judgment

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unattached Synonyms

unattached

modif.

independent, unbound, unmarried; see free 1, 2, 3, loose 1.


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unattached Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • currently: This project is currently unattached to a producer and available.

Modifies a noun

  • levy: Proposal to increase the unattached road runner levy from £ 1-£2.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: If so many men remain unattached, surely this must leave large numbers of women on their own, particularly in these disadvantaged suburbs?
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