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detachment
detachment
/diːˈtætʃmənt/
noun
(
)
The act of releasing from an attachment or connection
(
detachment
,
disengagement
)
the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
(
)
Avoiding emotional involvement
(
withdrawal
,
detachment
)
avoiding emotional involvement
Coming apart
(
detachment
,
breakup
,
separation
)
coming apart
The couple announced their separation, ending their marriage.
The couple announced their separation, ending their marriage.
A small unit of troops of special composition
(
detachment
)
a small unit of troops of special composition
The state of being isolated or detached
(
detachment
,
insularism
,
insularity
,
insulation
)
the state of being isolated or detached
The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
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