detachment
Meaning
- (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
- (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
- (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
- (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
- (uncountable) The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
- (countable) The unit so dispatched.
- (countable) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
- (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.
Synonyms
Translations
detachement
destacamento
détachement
destacamento
brigataFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
Etymology
From French détachement. By surface analysis, detach + -ment.
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