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  1. imp. & p. p. of Detach
  2. a. Separate; unconnected, or imperfectly connected; as, detached parcels.
  3. adj. showing lack of emotional involvement
  4. adj. being or feeling set or kept apart from others
  5. adj. no longer connected or joined
  6. adj. used of buildings; standing apart from others
  7. adj. lacking affection or warm feeling
  8. adj. not fixed in position
  9. Separate; unconnected, or imperfectly connected; as, detached parcels. "Extensive and detached empire." Burke. Detached escapement. See Escapement.
  10. Separate; unconnected, or imperfectly connected; as, detachedparcels. "Extensive and detached empire." Burke. Detached escapement.See Escapement.
  11. j:100 s. being or feeling set or kept apart from others s. no longer connected or joined a. used of buildings; standing apart from others s. lacking affection or warm feeling