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detachment

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/

Meaning 1

a military unit sent away from the main force

“The detachment was deployed to the remote area.”
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Illustration of detachment: a military unit sent away from the main force

Meaning 2

a small military unit assigned separately

“The detachment moved quietly through the forest.”
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Illustration of detachment: a small military unit assigned separately

Meaning 3

Emotional distance from a situation or person.

“Her detachment during the argument surprised her friends.”
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Illustration of detachment: Emotional distance from a situation or person.