detachment

Word parts

detach + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/

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• Hyphenation: de‧tach‧ment

Noun

Singular detachment

Plural detachments

1. (uncountable) Detachment is the act of detaching from something.
   • Synonym: separation
2. (uncountable) (military) A detachment is the separation of a military unit sent for a particular mission.
3. (countable) (military) A detachment is the unit that is dispatched.