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- [dih-tent]
- /dɪˈtɛnt/
- /dɪˈtent/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tent]
- /dɪˈtɛnt/
Definitions of detent word
- noun detent the locking piece of a mechanism, often spring-loaded to check the movement of a wheel in one direction only 3
- noun detent a part that stops or releases a movement, as a catch for controlling the striking of a clock 3
- noun detent a mechanism that temporarily keeps one part in a certain position relative to that of another, and can be released by applying force to one of the parts. 1
- noun detent A catch in a machine that prevents motion until released. 1
- noun detent That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking. 0
- verb detent The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement. 0
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Origin of detent
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < French détente, Old French destente, derivative of destendre to relax, equivalent to des- dis-1 + tendre to stretch; see tender2
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Parts of speech for Detent
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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