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detachment.

The action of detaching; separation.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
  1. The action of detaching; separation.

    uncountable
  2. The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.

    uncountable
  3. Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.

    uncountable
  4. Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.

    uncountable
  5. The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.

    uncountable
  6. The unit so dispatched.

    countable
  7. A permanent unit organized for special duties.

    countable
  8. Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.

    countable
Where this word comes from

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

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