adjective
detached
dih-TACHT
adjective
1
Not physically joined to anything else; standing separately.
"They live in a detached house on the edge of town."
2
Not emotionally involved; distant or impartial.
"The judge remained detached throughout the emotional testimony."
How to Use Detached
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically separate (like a house), or emotionally distant and impartial.
UK vs US
In UK property listings, "detached house" is a common and meaningful category (vs. semi-detached or terraced); this distinction is less used in US real estate.
Common pairings
a detached house
remain detached
emotionally detached
Word Forms
more detached comparative, most detached superlative
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