Definition

To break something into pieces or to separate it.

Example

The storm caused the old tree to disject into several large branches.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to disject a jigsaw puzzle to see how many pieces you can find?

No, but that sounds really fun!

I think it would be interesting to see how quickly we could disject it and put it back together.

Definitely! Let's do it this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disject → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "jacere" (meaning to throw). The word describes something that is thrown apart or scattered.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'thrown apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'jacere' means to throw.

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