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DETACHMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Detachment.

How to pronounce detachment:

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Detachment - as a noun

Avoiding emotional involvement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withdrawal

The act of releasing from an attachment or connection

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disengagement

The state of being isolated or detached

Example: "The insulation of england was preserved by the english channel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insularisminsularityinsulation

A small unit of troops of special composition

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
army unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coming apart

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakupseparation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodification
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him."
"She entered a state of emotional detachment after the breakup."
"The soldier's detachment to his surroundings helped him stay focused on his mission."
"The detachment of the two countries led to strained diplomatic relations."
"The detachment of the artwork from its original context changed its meaning."
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Word Game Points

Is DETACHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detachment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETACHMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DETACHMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detachment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETACHMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DETACHMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detachment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETACHMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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