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- [dis-join-tid]
- /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn tɪd/
- /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/
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- [dis-join-tid]
- /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn tɪd/
Definitions of disjointed word
- adjective disjointed Mathematics. (of two sets) having no common elements. (of a system of sets) having the property that every pair of sets is disjoint. 1
- adjective disjointed Obsolete. disjointed; out of joint. 1
- verb with object disjointed to separate or disconnect the joints or joinings of. 1
- verb with object disjointed to put out of order; derange. 1
- verb without object disjointed to come apart. 1
- verb without object disjointed to be dislocated; be out of joint. 1
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Origin of disjointed
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; disjoint + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Disjointed
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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disjointed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disjointed
adj disjointed
- incoherent — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
- jumbled — to mix in a confused mass; put or throw together without order: You've jumbled up all the cards.
- rambling — aimlessly wandering.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- separated — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
adjective disjointed
- fragmented — reduced to fragments.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
- jumpy — subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
- jerky — characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
Antonyms for disjointed
adj disjointed
- coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- connected — If one thing is connected with another, there is a link or relationship between them.
- contiguous — Things that are contiguous are next to each other or touch each other.
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
- united — made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
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