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Detachment vs Disconnection - What's the difference?

detachment | disconnection |

As nouns the difference between detachment and disconnection

is that detachment is the action of detaching; separation while disconnection is severance of a physical connection.

detachment

English

Noun

(wikipedia detachment)
  • (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  • (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  • (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
  • (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  • (uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
  • (countable, military) The unit so dispatched.
  • (countable, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
  • (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.
  • disconnection

    English

    Alternative forms

    * disconnexion (dated)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Severance of a physical connection.
  • The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.
  • Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.
  • A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.
  • Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.
  • There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

    Synonyms

    * disconnect (noun)

    References

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