Definition

Not sharing any elements or parts with something else; completely separate.

Example

The two sets are disjoint, meaning they do not have any elements in common.

Conversation

I was studying some math sets yesterday.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What did you learn?

I found out that some sets are disjoint, meaning they have no elements in common.

That's cool! I always thought that was a tricky concept.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To separate or come apart at the joints, often referring to physical dislocation or separation.

Example

The two pieces of the puzzle disjointed after being moved around too much.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that old chair?

Yeah, it looks like it might disjoint if someone sits on it.

I wouldn't be surprised; it seems pretty wobbly.

Definition

To separate or disconnect something, causing it to no longer be joined or connected.

Example

The mechanic had to disjoint the parts of the engine to fix the problem.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the carpenter had to disjoint the old cabinets from the wall?

Yeah, I was surprised at how easily he did it.

It’s impressive how he can disjoint things without causing any damage.

Root Explanation

Disjoint → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "joint" (from Latin "junctus", meaning joined). The word describes things that are not joined or are separated from each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'apart' ('dis-') and not 'joined' ('joint') — that's what disjoint means.

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