detachment

From French détachement. By surface analysis, detach +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/

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• Hyphenation: de‧tach‧ment

Noun

detachment (countable and uncountable, plural detachments)

1. (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation. [ quotations ▼]
2. (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
3. (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
4. (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
5. (uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
6. (countable, military) The unit so dispatched. [ quotations ▼]
7. (countable, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
8. (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.