English Explanatory Dictionary

detainment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being detained; detention.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈteɪn.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detainment.wav

Word forms

detainment detainments

Etymology

From detain + -ment.

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