| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
detachment (dɪˈtætʃmənt) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | indifference to other people or to one's surroundings; aloofness |
| 2. | freedom from self-interest or bias; disinterest |
| 3. | the act of disengaging or separating something |
| 4. | the condition of being disengaged or separated; disconnection |
| 5. | military |
| a. the separation of a small unit from its main body, esp of ships or troops | |
| b. the unit so detached | |
| 6. | (Canadian) a branch office of a police force |
| 7. | logic See also modus ponens the rule whereby the consequent of a true conditional statement, given the truth of its antecedent, may be asserted on its own |
detachment de·tach·ment (dĭ-tāch'mənt)
n.
The act or process of disconnecting or detaching; separation.
The state of being separate or detached.
Indifference to or remoteness from the concerns of others; aloofness.
Absence of prejudice or bias; disinterest.