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   detachment

   /dɪˈtatʃm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being objective or aloof: "he felt a sense of detachment from what was going on" Similar objectivitydispassiondispassionatenessdisinterestindifferencealoofnessremotenessdistanceopen-mindednessneutralitylack of biaslack of prejudiceimpartialityfairnessfair-mindednessequitabilityeven-handednessunselfishnessOpposite biasinvolvement
   • 2. a group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission: "a detachment of Marines" Similar unitdetailsquadtroopcontingentoutfittask forcecrewpatrolsectionformationsquadronflightdivisionplatooncompanycorpsregimentbrigadebattalionforcegarrisonlegion
   • ▪ a party of people separated from a larger group: "a truck containing a detachment of villagers"
   • 3. the action or process of detaching; separation: "structural problems resulted in cracking and detachment of the wall" Similar looseningdisconnectionunfasteningdisengagementpartingseparationuncouplingremovalloosinguntyingunhitchingundoingunhookingunbuttoningunzippingfreeingseveringpulling offcutting offhacking offchopping offpruningbreaking offdisunitingOpposite attachment

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French détachement, from détacher ‘to detach’ (see detach).

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   What does it mean if you have a sense of detachment?

   • When you have a sense of detachment from your surroundings, you're a bit aloof or apart, especially in an emotional way. A more physical kind of detachment is an actual coming apart, when something breaks or separates: "The detachment of the wall and the baseboard made it hard to paint the kitchen."

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   Why is detachment important?

   • Practicing detachment allows us to limit suffering and return to our natural desired state of love and happiness. Practicing detachment allows us to limit suffering and return to our natural desired state of love and happiness. menusearch Spirituality, Yoga, & Conscious Living Read Spirituality Mindfulness Yoga Holistic Healing Food & Recipes

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   What does detachment mean?

   • imparcialidade, desinteresse, distanciamento… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DETACHMENT definition: 1. a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty….

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   What does detached mean in a sentence?

   • the act of detaching. the condition of being detached. detached. aloofness, as from worldly affairs or from the concerns of others. freedom from prejudice or partiality. the act of sending out a detached detached force of troops or naval ships. the body of troops or ships so detached. detached.

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   DETACHMENT definition: 1. a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty…. Learn more.

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     DETACHMENT meaning: 1. a group of soldiers who are separated...

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word detachment, from separation to impartiality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of detachment.

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   Detachment can mean the feeling of not being involved or interested in something, or a group of soldiers sent away for a special job. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations and usage of detachment.

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   Detachment is the act of detaching or the condition of being detached. It can also mean aloofness, freedom from prejudice, or a military unit sent out. See the origin, synonyms, and example sentences of detachment.

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   Detachment can mean the act or state of separating something, or the quality of being impartial or aloof. It can also refer to a military or naval unit on special duty. See different sources and translations of the word.

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   DETACHMENT meaning: 1. a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty…. Learn more.

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   A state of being distant or standoffish is detachment. Your detachment might mean that you don't cry on the last day of school with all your friends — you're just not that emotionally involved.