detachment

English

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  • (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  • (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
  • (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  • (uncountable) The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
  • (countable) The unit so dispatched.
  • (countable) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
  • (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.

Etymology

Borrowed from French détachement affix from English detach.

Origin

English

detach

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