Definition

Not connected in a logical or orderly way; lacking coherence or flow.

Example

The speaker's disjointed thoughts made it hard for the audience to follow along.

Conversation

Did you read that article I sent you?

Yeah, but it was a bit disjointed; the ideas seemed all over the place.

I thought so too! It made it hard to follow.

Exactly, they should have organized it better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disjointed → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "joint" (from Latin "junctus", meaning joined). The word describes something that is not joined together or is separated, leading to a lack of coherence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'apart' ('dis-') and not 'joined' ('joint'). This helps you remember that 'disjointed' means lacking connection or coherence.

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