detachment
Pronunciation
/diˈtætʃmənt/, /dɪˈtætʃmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "detachment"in English

Detachment
01

the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
detachments
02

avoiding emotional involvement

03

coming apart

04

a small group of soldiers assigned for a specific task or mission

Examples
A detachment was sent to secure the bridge.
05

the state of being isolated or detached

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