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Meaning of detached

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

detached

Pronunciation:/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To take apart from; to take off.

    Example: to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment

  2. To separate for a special object or use.

    Example: to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

  3. To come off something.

    Example: Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not physically attached; separated from something it could connect to.

  2. Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

  3. Having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.

  4. Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.