detained

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of keeping someone or something under control or in a particular place against their will.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɨˈtejnd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detained
chained , mained , pained , restrained

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Variants

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detain , detained , detaining , detainment , detainments , detains

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Etymology

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From the past participle of detain, from Old French detenir ‘keep, hold back’, from tenir ‘to hold’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'detained' is often used in the context of immigration proceedings, particularly in the United States.

2. In some countries, the term 'detained' is used interchangeably with the term 'arrested'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrest: The legal process of apprehending and detaining an individual, usually for the purpose of bringing them to trial.

2. Imprisonment: The confinement or incarceration of an individual in a penal or correctional institution.

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Culture

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Detained is often used in the context of law enforcement, immigration, and military detention. It can also refer to being delayed or held back in a more metaphorical sense.

How to Memorize "detained"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being handcuffed and taken away by law enforcement officers. Visualize the sense of control and restriction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word detained with the idea of being held captive or under control against one's will.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Detained: Deliberately Ensuring That All Individuals Nearby Dwell' to help remember the meaning.

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