Definition

To become separated at the joints or connections, resulting in a disjointed state.

Example

After the accident, the bones in his arm began to disarticulate, causing severe pain.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was trying to follow that dance tutorial, but I just couldn't keep up.

Yeah, it can be tricky, especially when the steps start to disarticulate from each other.

Exactly! I felt like I was all over the place by the end.

Maybe we should practice together, so we don't disarticulate our moves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To separate or disconnect the parts of something at its joints.

Example

The surgeon had to disarticulate the bones to repair the injury.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that video of the robot trying to walk?

Yeah! It looked like it was about to disarticulate itself at any moment.

I know! It was kind of funny but also a little sad.

Root Explanation

Disarticulate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "articulare" (from Latin, meaning to join or connect). The word describes the act of separating or disconnecting joints or parts that are normally joined together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'articulare' meaning to join — this helps you remember that disarticulate means to separate or disconnect parts.

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