disjoin
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn/
KK: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become separated or disconnected from something else.
Example
The two parts of the puzzle will disjoin if you pull them apart too hard.
Tense Forms
Past: disjoined
Past Participle: disjoined
Conversation
I heard that the group might disjoin after this semester.
Really? I thought they were really close-knit.
Yeah, it's surprising how things can change so quickly.
I guess sometimes friends just disjoin when they go in different directions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
detach
separate
divorce
Antonyms
join
connect
unite
transitive verb
Definition
To separate things that were joined together.
Example
The teacher decided to disjoin the two groups for the project.
Tense Forms
Past: disjoined
Past Participle: disjoined
Conversation
I think we need to disjoin these two parts of the project.
Yeah, it makes sense to separate them for clarity.
Exactly! It will help us focus on each section better.
Root Explanation
Disjoin → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "jungere" (meaning to join). The word describes the act of separating or taking apart something that was joined together.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'taken apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'jungere' means to join.
Visually Confused Words
misjoin