Disjoint — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯint/ dis·joint

Meaning & Definition of Disjoint

Disjoint (adjective)

  1. disjointed
  2. having no elements in common

Disjoint (verb)

  1. to disturb the orderly structure or arrangement of
  2. to take apart at the joints
  3. to come apart at the joints

Disjoint (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, 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

  2. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
    related: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter
    opposite: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
    near: align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disjoint

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disjoint:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke, confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disjoint

Words with the opposite meaning of Disjoint:

join, link, unify, unite, arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy

Related Words for Disjoint

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 Disjoint

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld, align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix

Word Forms of Disjoint

Inflections: disjointed, disjointing, disjoints

Origin & Etymology of Disjoint

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

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disjoint

What does "Disjoint" mean?

"Disjoint" means disjointed. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: disjointed. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disjoint"?

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

What are different ways to say "Disjoint"?

There are 93 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disjoint". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Disjoint"?

Antonyms of "Disjoint" include join, link, unify, unite, arrange, array, dispose and draw up. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Disjoint" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disjoint" in a sentence: "disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying"; "the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war".

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

"Disjoint" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disjoint"?

"Disjoint" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯint/ and divided into syllables as dis·joint.

What is the origin of the word "Disjoint"?

"Disjoint" comes from Middle English disjoynt, from Anglo-French desjoint, past participle of desjoindre. First known use: 15th century.