detachmentrather
Detachmentrather is a neologism in discourse studies that describes a particular stance-taking pattern in which an author foregrounds emotional or evaluative detachment while signaling a contrasting or hedged interpretation through the marker rather. The term blends detachment with rather to denote a stance that is neither fully affirmative nor fully skeptical, but rather cautious and reflective.
Usage and function: Detachmentrather typically appears in analytical prose and critical writing. It operates at the
Context and reception: As a relatively new label, detachmentrather is mainly discussed in discussions of stance-taking