DETACHMENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
Categories: Separation
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a small unit of troops of special composition
Categories: Army unit
Synonyms
Detachment, Separation, Insulation, Withdrawal, Insularism
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "detachment" was borrowed from French détachement.
🔗 Related Words
detach – A related word in the same word family.
-ment – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.