detachment
Detachment (noun) means a lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance. Example: “She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment.”
How to use detachment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither emotional distance from a situation, or a small group split off from a larger military unit.
Word forms
detachments plural
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She handled the crisis with remarkable _____.
Etymology
From French detachement, from detacher, "to detach".
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What does “detachment” mean?
The word “detachment” means a lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance. In plain terms, either emotional distance from a situation, or a small group split off from a larger military unit.
How do you pronounce “detachment”?
“Detachment” is pronounced dih-TACH-muhnt (/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “detachment” in a sentence?
Here is “detachment” used in a sentence: “She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment.”
What part of speech is “detachment”?
“Detachment” is a noun.
Where does the word “detachment” come from?
The word “detachment” comes from French. From French detachement, from detacher, "to detach".
Is “detachment” a common word?
“Detachment” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “detachment” have?
“Detachment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.