disjunct

adjective

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dis·junct | \ dis-ˈjəŋ(k)t

Definition of disjunct

(Entry 1 of 2)

: marked by separation of or from usually contiguous parts or individuals: such as

a : discontinuous

b : relating to melodic progression by intervals larger than a major second — compare conjunct

disjunct

noun

dis·junct | \ ˈdis-ˌjəŋ(k)t

, dis-ˈjəŋ(k)t

Definition of disjunct (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : any of the alternatives that make up a logical disjunction

2 : an adverb or adverbial (such as luckily in "Luckily we had an extra set" or in short in "In short, there is nothing we can do") that is loosely connected to a sentence and conveys the speaker's or writer's comment on its content, truth, or manner — compare adjunct sense 2b

Examples of disjunct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Usually, new moons occur only once a month, but because there’s a slight disjunct between the moon’s phases—a 29.5-day cycle, on average—and the Gregorian calendar, some months can have two new moons: one at the beginning and one at the end. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 31 July 2019 As disjunct as Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair’s slightly too-long musical is, the two wend their way through it all smoothly. — David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, 11 May 2018 So to have Anna, a television actress, bemoan the confines of her industry creates an unfortunate disjunct that weakens the narrative and lessens our sympathy. — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2017 Usually, new moons occur only once a month, but because there’s a slight disjunct between the moon’s phases—a 29.5-day cycle, on average—and the Gregorian calendar, some months can have two new moons: one at the beginning and one at the end. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 28 Sep. 2016

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