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Synonyms & Similar Words
separation
isolation
disengagement
withdrawal
removal
distancing
aloofness
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
disconnection
dissociation
estrangement
detachment
abstraction
insulation
seclusion
solitude
privacy
reserve
reticence
unresponsiveness
apathy
unconcern
nonchalance
impassivity
stoicism
composure
calmness
serenity
tranquility
Meaning of Detachment
The state of being objective or aloof
Definitions
- The state of being objective or aloof
- * The act of separating or disconnecting something
- * A state of emotional disconnection or indifference
Etymology of Detachment
The word "detachment" originates from the Old French "detacher", which is derived from "de-" (meaning "from" or "away") and "attacher" (meaning "to attach" or "to fasten")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including military, psychology, and philosophy, to describe the act of separating or disconnecting something or someone
Example Uses
- The doctor's detachment from the patient's emotional state allowed her to make a more objective diagnosis
- * The military unit's detachment from the main army was a strategic move to outflank the enemy
- * The artist's detachment from the commercial art world allowed her to create more innovative and avant-garde pieces