disarticulated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈɑːrtɪkjʊleɪtɪd/
KK: /dɪsˈɑːrtɪkjuːleɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Not connected or joined together; separated or broken apart.
Example
The disarticulated pieces of the sculpture were scattered across the floor.
Conversation
Did you get a chance to read that new book I lent you?
I started it, but the plot feels a bit disarticulated to me.
I thought so too, especially in the first few chapters.
Yeah, it definitely makes it harder to stay focused.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disjointed
fragmented
separated
Antonyms
coherent
unified
connected
verb
Definition
To separate or disconnect the joints of a body part, especially in a way that makes it no longer functional or usable.
Example
The surgeon disarticulated the limb to prevent further injury.
Tense Forms
Past: disarticulated
Past Participle: disarticulated
Conversation
Did you see that old robot they disarticulated for parts?
Yeah, it looked so weird without its limbs!
I can't believe they just disarticulated it like that.
Root Explanation
Disarticulated → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "articulare" (meaning to join or connect). The word describes something that has been taken apart or disconnected at the joints.
Memory Tip
Think of something being taken 'apart' ('dis-') that was once 'joined' ('articulare') — that's why disarticulated means disconnected.
Visually Confused Words
inarticulated
biarticulated
articulated
inarticulate
biarticulate
quadriarticulated
articulate
uniarticulate