Meaning of detachment in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈtætʃmənt/

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1. Noun

   detachment

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from French détachement, from détacher‘to detach’ (see detach)

   Definitions

   1. avoiding emotional involvement
2. 2. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
3. 3. the state of being isolated or detached

   Examples

   • « the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel »
4. 4. a small unit of troops of special composition
5. 5. coming apart