detachment Synonyms & Antonyms
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
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Detachment as a Noun
1
The action of detaching; separation.
2
The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
3
Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
4
Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
5
The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
6
The unit so dispatched.
7
A permanent unit organized for special duties.
8
Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.
Word Forms & Grammar
detachment (countable and uncountable, plural detachments)
Words That Rhyme With Detachment
Origin of Detachment
From French détachement. By surface analysis, detach + -ment.
Detachment in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ |
| Meaning | The action of detaching; separation |
| Plural | detachments |