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de·tached

(dĭ-tăcht′)

adj.

1. Separated; disconnected: a detached part; a detached plug.

2. Standing apart from others; separate: a house with a detached garage.

3. Marked by an absence of emotional involvement or personal interest; aloof or unbiased.

de·tach′ed·ly (-tăch′ĭd-lē, -tăcht′lē) adv.

de·tach′ed·ness n.

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detachedly

(dɪˈtætʃtlɪ)

adv

in a detached fashion

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