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detachment

[ dih-tach-muhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act of detaching.
the condition of being detached. detached.
aloofness, as from worldly affairs or from the concerns of others.
Synonyms: coolness, unconcern, indifference
freedom from prejudice or partiality.
the act of sending out a detached detached force of troops or naval ships.
the body of troops or ships so detached. detached.

detachment

/ dɪˈtætʃmənt /

indifference to other people or to one's surroundings; aloofness
freedom from self-interest or bias; disinterest
the act of disengaging or separating something
the condition of being disengaged or separated; disconnection
military
1. the separation of a small unit from its main body, esp of ships or troops
2. the unit so detached
a branch office of a police force
See modus ponens
logic the rule whereby the consequent of a true conditional statement, given the truth of its antecedent, may be asserted on its own See also modus ponens

From the French word détachement, dating back to 1660–70. See detach, -ment

The pontiff blasts the selfishness, arrogance and detachment of the cardinals in Rome.

A detachment of six volunteers, led by Lt. Alexandre Rosenberg, planned to stop the train at Aulnay, in the suburbs of Paris.

No because I want to preserve as much as possible my detachment and impartiality.

But this detachment gives the biography a dutiful, going-through-the-motions tone.

That sense of detachment from the caprices of Mother Nature is pretty unique in human history.

Bidding a young bank manager take charge of the detachment, Frank led the newcomer rapidly to headquarters.

In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

A double detachment of soldiers was already there, with orders to support him in case of resistance.

Presently tea was brought, but even then she preserved, smiling, her soft but complete detachment.

Some armed vessels were, however, speedily despatched from Rio, and a detachment of militia from St. Paul's.

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