disjunction
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dis·junc·tion

noun \dis-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən\

Definition of DISJUNCTION

1
: a sharp cleavage : disunion, separation <the disjunction between theory and practice>
2
: a compound sentence in logic formed by joining two simple statements by or:
a : inclusive disjunction
b : exclusive disjunction

First Known Use of DISJUNCTION

14th century

Rhymes with DISJUNCTION

dis·junc·tion

noun \dis-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DISJUNCTION

: the separation of chromosomes or chromatids during anaphase of mitosis or meiosis

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