detachment
|de-tach-ment|
B2
/dɪˈtætʃmənt/
(detach)
separate, aloof
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detachment' originates from French, specifically the word 'détachement,' where 'détacher' meant 'to detach.'
Historical Evolution
'détachement' transformed into the English word 'detachment' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the action of detaching something,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'objectivity' and 'a separate group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being objective or aloof.
Her detachment from the situation allowed her to make a fair decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40