Word Type

Noun

The word "detachment" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

autodetachment overdetachment photodetachment redetachment semi-detachment subdetachment

Derived From

detach

Context

military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alteration army unit change indifference isolation modification separation

Type Of (IsA)

army unit separation

Related Terms

aloofness bias detach detached disconnected disinterest dispatch disregard duty impartiality indifference insulation military nonchalance objectivity permanent portion separately separation unit

Synonym Network

insulation separation squad withdrawal

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