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    Detachment

    /dɪˈtætʃmənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the state of being objective or aloof.
    His emotional detachment made it difficult for him to connect with others.
    a group of soldiers or vehicles sent away from a larger unit.
    The military sent a detachment to secure the area.
    the action or process of detaching or being detached.
    The detachment of the old wallpaper revealed the underlying paint.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'détachement', from 'détacher', meaning 'to detach'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional detachment:
    The ability to separate oneself emotionally from a situation.
    military detachment:
    A unit of troops sent away from the main command for a specific purpose.

    Related Words

    detach
    To separate or remove something from a larger whole.
    detached
    Having been separated or disconnected.

    Slang Meanings

    Being chill or laid back about something.
    I'm just in a state of detachment about the whole drama.
    Taking a step back to avoid emotional investment.
    He was in full detachment mode during the argument.