noun
detainment
dih-TAYN-muhnt
Detainment (noun) means the state or act of being held in custody; detention. Example: “His detainment lasted three weeks before charges were filed.”
noun
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The state or act of being held in custody; detention.
"His detainment lasted three weeks before charges were filed."
How to use detainment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for detention — being held in custody.
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Word forms
- Plural
- detainments
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Etymology
From detain + -ment.
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What does “detainment” mean?
The word “detainment” means the state or act of being held in custody; detention. In plain terms, another word for detention — being held in custody.
How do you pronounce “detainment”?
“Detainment” is pronounced dih-TAYN-muhnt (/dɪˈteɪn.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “detainment” in a sentence?
Here is “detainment” used in a sentence: “His detainment lasted three weeks before charges were filed.”
What part of speech is “detainment”?
“Detainment” is a noun.
