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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for an act of leaving or parting (from a place)
“The detachment from his homeland appeared to fuel his inner creativity.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the process or fact of isolating or being isolated or separated
Plural for a lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression
Plural for the state of being cold-hearted or uncaring
Plural for the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress
Plural for the quality of being separate, detached, and displaying individuality
Plural for a major section of an organization, with responsibility for a particular area of activity
Plural for a person carrying information to another
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