Word
detached
Phoneticsde·tached, stress on the second syllable
US/diˈtætʃt/
UK/dɪtˈætʃt/
Definitions
01not connected
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not joined to something else; separated or removed.
adj. physically separated or disconnected from a larger unit or structure.
“The garage is detached from the main house, so you have to walk outside to reach it.”
“The investigation revealed that a detached cable was the primary cause of the sudden power failure across the industrial park.”
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02house type
B1 · Intermediate British English
adj. a house that does not share any walls with another house.
adj. denoting a house that stands alone and is not joined to another building on either side.
“They are looking for a detached house with a large garden for their children.”
“In many suburban developments, a fully detached property commands a significantly higher market price than its semi-detached counterparts.”
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03emotionally distant
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. showing no emotional involvement or bias; staying objective.
adj. characterised by a lack of emotional involvement or personal bias; maintaining an objective or impersonal distance.
Español:desprendido
“A judge must remain detached and fair when listening to both sides of a case.”
“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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Real-World Examples
“Tracking generally ended when a tag detached or stopped sending signals.” “During the afternoon, Lana Del Rey appears wearing a summer dress rather than, as her songs might suggest, a bloodstained prom gown but she has a dolorous, detached manner which is entirely in character.” “Users say it can make them feel dream-like and detached, chilled and relaxed.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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