detachment
Translation
detachment, aloofness, unit, separation
Examples
He answered with an air of detachment.
He answered with an air of detachment.
A detachment of soldiers was sent to the area.
A detachment of soldiers was sent to the area.
Grammar Patterns
((a detachment of sb.)) a group of people sent on a special mission A detachment of police was sent to the scene.
((a sense/feeling of detachment)) a feeling of being separate or not involved She felt a sense of detachment from the events.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aloofness, indifference, objectivity; Antonyms: attachment, involvement
Etymology
From 'detach', which comes from Old French 'desatachier', meaning 'to unfasten'. 'De-' (apart) + 'attach'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-attaching' your emotions from a situation to remain objective. For the military sense, a group is 'detached' from the main force.