disjunct

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1dis·junct

adj \dis-ˈjəŋ(k)t\

Definition of DISJUNCT

: marked by separation of or from usually contiguous parts or individuals: as a : discontinuous b : relating to melodic progression by intervals larger than a major second — compare conjunct

Origin of DISJUNCT

Middle English, from Latin disjunctus, past participle of disjungere to disjoin
First Known Use: 15th century

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