detainment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈteɪn.mənt/
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Etymology
Etymology tree English detain Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English detainment From detain + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The condition of being detained; detention.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| detainments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |