detachment
noun
de·tach·ment
di-ˈtach-mənt 
dē-
1
: the action or process of detaching : separation
2
a
: the dispatch of a body of troops or part of a fleet from the main body for a special mission or service
b
: the part so dispatched
c
: a permanently organized separate unit usually smaller than a platoon and of special composition
3
a
: indifference to worldly concerns : aloofness
b
: freedom from bias or prejudice
Synonyms
Examples of detachment in a Sentence
I wish the article had approached the issue with a bit more detachment.
The form is perforated to make detachment of the bottom section easier.
A detachment of soldiers was called to assist the police.
Recent Examples on the Web
Thinking Creative wisdom from Rick Rubin: Embrace your inner gatekeeper
Unlock the full potential of your creativity with holistic detachment.
—
Big Think, 24 June 2024
Inside Out 2’s Freudianism allows Pixar addicts to indulge both neurosis and psychosis — entertaining the psychological detachment from reality that gave way to Trump Derangement Syndrome and that causes post-Covid susceptibility to government and media tyranny.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 June 2024
Although its several-feet-long mantle was too heavy to salvage, Reid’s incomplete 440-pound specimen revealed how the hooks and suckers that line the squid’s arms can pop off, giving the animal an impressive grip but also offering easy detachment from prey and predators.
—Evert Lindquist, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Two countries where the war on terror is still ongoing are Iraq and Syria, where detachments of around 2,400 and 800 US troops, respectively, continue to take part in operations targeting ISIS alongside local partners.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 1 June 2024
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Big Think, 24 June 2024
Inside Out 2’s Freudianism allows Pixar addicts to indulge both neurosis and psychosis — entertaining the psychological detachment from reality that gave way to Trump Derangement Syndrome and that causes post-Covid susceptibility to government and media tyranny.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 June 2024
Although its several-feet-long mantle was too heavy to salvage, Reid’s incomplete 440-pound specimen revealed how the hooks and suckers that line the squid’s arms can pop off, giving the animal an impressive grip but also offering easy detachment from prey and predators.
—Evert Lindquist, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Two countries where the war on terror is still ongoing are Iraq and Syria, where detachments of around 2,400 and 800 US troops, respectively, continue to take part in operations targeting ISIS alongside local partners.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for detachment
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detachment
noun
de·tach·ment
di-ˈtach-mənt
1
: the action or process of detaching : separation
2
a
: the sending out of a body of troops or part of a fleet from the main body
b
: a small military unit with a special task or function
3
a
: a lack of interest in worldly concerns
b
: freedom from the influence of emotions : impartiality
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