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detached

adj.
US //diˈtætʃt// UK //dɪtˈætʃt// de·tached
  1. 1 not connected (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    not joined to something else; separated or removed.

    physically separated or disconnected from a larger unit or structure.

    Example

    The garage is detached from the main house, so you have to walk outside to reach it.

    Example

    The investigation revealed that a detached cable was the primary cause of the sudden power failure across the industrial park.
  2. 2 house type (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate British English

    a house that does not share any walls with another house.

    denoting a house that stands alone and is not joined to another building on either side.

    Example

    They are looking for a detached house with a large garden for their children.

    Example

    In many suburban developments, a fully detached property commands a significantly higher market price than its semi-detached counterparts.
    • standalone
    • single family
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  1. 3 emotionally distant (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    showing no emotional involvement or bias; staying objective.

    characterised by a lack of emotional involvement or personal bias; maintaining an objective or impersonal distance.

    Example

    A judge must remain detached and fair when listening to both sides of a case.

    Example

    The journalist maintained a detached perspective throughout the conflict, reporting the facts without succumbing to the intense emotions of the local population.

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