disjoint

1 of 2

adjective

dis·​joint (ˌ)dis-ˈjȯint How to pronounce disjoint (audio)
1
obsolete : disjointed sense 1a
2
: having no elements in common
disjoint mathematical sets

disjoint

2 of 2

verb

disjointed; disjointing; disjoints

transitive verb

1
: to disturb the orderly structure or arrangement of
2
: to take apart at the joints

intransitive verb

: to come apart at the joints

Examples of disjoint in a Sentence

Verb disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The products live in almost totally disjoint worlds. Aaron Pressman, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2006
Verb
If there was a clear answer to why they’ve been so disjointed in the first quarter, well, there would be a solution by now. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024 Otto makes the most out of the 91-minute runtime, so That Christmas never feels abruptly paced or disjointed. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disjoint 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English disjoynt, from Anglo-French desjoint, past participle of desjoindre

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disjoint was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjoint. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

disjoint

1 of 2 adjective
dis·​joint (ˈ)dis-ˈjȯint How to pronounce disjoint (audio)
: having no members in common
disjoint mathematical sets

disjoint

2 of 2 verb
1
: to separate the parts of
2
: to take or come apart at the joints
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