detachment — the state of being objective or emotionally uninvolved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being objective or emotionally uninvolved
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
Example Sentences
- The judge's detachment helped him make a fair decision in the celebrity divorce case.
- My mom's emotional detachment when I forgot her birthday was scarier than her anger.
- The special forces detachment completed their mission without any casualties.
detachment
NOUN[/dɪˈtætʃmənt/]
the state of being objective or emotionally uninvolved
the state of being objective or emotionally uninvolved
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'détachement', derived from the verb 'détacher' (to detach), which combines the prefix 'dé-' (removal) with 'tacher' (to attach). The word ultimately traces back to Latin and Old French roots.
Breakdown
de- (removal/reversal) + tach (attach, from Old French 'tache') + -ment (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = detachment
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📝Examples
“The judge's detachment helped him make a fair decision in the celebrity divorce case.”
“My mom's emotional detachment when I forgot her birthday was scarier than her anger.”
“The special forces detachment completed their mission without any casualties.”
“His detachment from social media made him the most peaceful person I know.”
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