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The action or process of detaching or separating from a structure or body
“Strong gusts of wind can cause detachment of tree branches and roofing.”
The action or process of disconnecting or dismembering from a structure or body
“The tool is primarily used for distributing the pressure or load so the loosening and detachment of joints can be avoided.”
The state of being objective or impartial
“But attitudes of detachment and objectivity are as necessary to the work of the pathology laboratory as sympathy and compassion are to the conduct of a funeral service.”
The condition of being dispassionate or having no emotion
“Marie was a model of detachment. Without emotion, she kept careful records of the data relating to each patient.”
The condition of lacking in care or concern
“There is an unsympathetic detachment to his description, which is realized in his narration of the passengers' struggle.”
A dreamy state, detached from reality
“He had the curious transparency that comes to the very old a little while before death, the air of slight detachment and dreaminess.”
A lack of social unity, cohesion or agreement
“Consequently, the appearance of this detachment within the ranks of the demonstrators was one of the main news items in the media.”
An act of leaving or parting (from a place)
“The detachment from his homeland appeared to fuel his inner creativity.”
A group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission
“The detachment accomplished its objective with no casualties, returning on May 26, 1883.”
The process or fact of isolating or being isolated or separated
The state or experience of being alienated or estranged from a group or society
The state of being cold-hearted or uncaring
The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress
The quality of being separate, detached, and displaying individuality
A major section of an organization, with responsibility for a particular area of activity
A person carrying information to another
Spatial separation of populations, animals, or ecosystems
A hostile mob of vigilantes
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