adjective
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not connected with any specific thing, body, group, etc; independent
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not engaged or married
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(of property) not seized or held as security or in satisfaction of a judgment
Etymology
Origin of unattached
Example Sentences
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Looking to combat a rash of thefts from Priuses and other cars, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to make it illegal to possess an unattached catalytic converter without proof of ownership.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s divorced and still unattached, and his workaholic habits don’t bode well for romance.
From New York Times
The UW senior men’s boat had to deal with a mechanical issue before the race, as the foot plate for one of the rowers became unattached.
From Seattle Times
He called the CVC investment “completely unattached from any of those issues.”
From Seattle Times
Sam Ellis, still competing unattached, had another PR of 3:53.13.
From Seattle Times
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