— detachedly /di tach"id lee, -tacht"lee/ , adv. — detachedness , n.
/di tacht"/ , adj.
1. not attached; separated: a detached ticket stub.
2. having no wall in common with another building (opposed to attached ): a detached house.
3. impartial or objective; disinterested; unbiased: a detached judgment.
4. not involved or concerned; aloof.
[ 1700-10; DETACH + -ED 2 ]
Syn. 3. uninvolved, neutral, evenhanded, dispassionate, unprejudiced.
Ant. 1, 2. attached.