Definition

Not joined or linked; separate from something else.

Example

The disconnected wires caused the device to stop working.

Conversation

I felt really disconnected during the group project yesterday.

Yeah, it seemed like everyone was on different pages.

Exactly! I wish we could have a clearer plan to follow.

That would definitely help us all stay more focused.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disconnected → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "connect" (from Latin "connectere", meaning to bind together). The word describes something that is not bound together or is separated.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from something that is 'bound together' ('connect'). This helps you remember that 'disconnected' means not connected.

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