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
nounDefinition 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
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The first known use of disjunct was in the 15th century
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