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Detachment vs Preoccupation - What's the difference?

detachment | preoccupation | Synonyms |

Detachment is a synonym of preoccupation.


As nouns the difference between detachment and preoccupation

is that detachment is (uncountable) the action of detaching; separation while preoccupation is worry.

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.

    • preoccupation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
  • The act of occupying something before someone else.

    • Synonyms

    * preoccupancy