detachedly
|de-tached-ly|
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/dɪˈtætʃtli/
(detached)
emotionally uninvolved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detachedly' originates from the word 'detached,' which comes from the French word 'détacher,' meaning 'to unfasten or separate.'
Historical Evolution
'détacher' transformed into the English word 'detach,' and eventually became the adverb 'detachedly' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or unfasten,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emotionally uninvolved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is emotionally uninvolved or impartial.
She observed the situation detachedly, without letting her emotions interfere.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 04:21