semiattached
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semiattached
First recorded in 1860–65; semi- ( def. ) + attached
Example Sentences
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When MOF is removed, BRD2 can no longer stay attached to chromatin, while other BET proteins remain largely unaffected.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
So I think the challenge is trying to stay attached to your work throughout the course of what turns into a 9-, 10-, 11-second play.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022
And because of the dry weather, the dead branches don’t rot but instead can stay attached for thousands more years, giving the trees their classic ghostly appearance.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2022
These vehicles stay attached to the ISS throughout the crews' tours of duty in case there is a need for a rapid "lifeboat" escape.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2021
Her hard breathing had heated up the inside of the mask, her forehead sweating, the adhesive crawling as it tried to stay attached.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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