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How to Pronounce detent?

Correct pronunciation for the word "detent" is [dɪtˈɛnt], [dɪtˈɛnt], [d_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_n_t].

Definition of detent

  1. A stop in a clock, which, by being lifted up or let down, locks or unlocks the clock in striking. See Detain.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the adjective for detent?

The adjective form of the word "detent" is "detentive".

Usage over time for detent:

This graph shows how "detent" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

What is the plural form of detent?

The plural of the "detent" can be the "detents".

What is the singular form of detent?

The singular of the "detent" can be the "detent".

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