Disjoin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin/ dis·join

Meaning & Definition of Disjoin

Disjoin (verb)

  1. to end the joining of
  2. to become detached

Disjoin (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "disjoined the two drinking glasses, which were stuck together, only with the greatest difficulty"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disjoin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disjoin:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disjoin

Words with the opposite meaning of Disjoin:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Disjoin

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Disjoin

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Disjoin

Inflections: disjoined, disjoining, disjoins

Origin & Etymology of Disjoin

Middle English disjoynen, from Anglo-French desjoindre, from Latin disjungere, from dis- + jungere to join yoke

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Disjoin

What does "Disjoin" mean?

"Disjoin" means to end the joining of. As a verb, it is defined as: to end the joining of.

What is another word for "Disjoin"?

Other words for "Disjoin" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoint, dissever, dissociate and disunite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disjoin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disjoin"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disjoin". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Disjoin"?

Antonyms of "Disjoin" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Disjoin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disjoin" in a sentence: "disjoined the two drinking glasses, which were stuck together, only with the greatest difficulty".

Is "Disjoin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disjoin" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Disjoin"?

"Disjoin" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin/ and divided into syllables as dis·join.

What is the origin of the word "Disjoin"?

"Disjoin" comes from Middle English disjoynen, from Anglo-French desjoindre, from Latin disjungere, from dis- + jungere to join yoke. First known use: 15th centuryt.