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detached

 adjective
     
Related topics: Buildings
de‧tached
1 not reacting to or becoming involved in something in an emotional way [≠ involved]:
Try to take a more detached view.
detached from
He appeared totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes.
detached way/manner
She described what had happened in a cold and detached manner.
2TBB especially British English a detached house or garage is not joined to another building
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