disjunct
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
KK: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is separated or distinct from others, often used in contexts like music or biology.
Example
The disjunct melody jumped between wide intervals, creating a unique sound.
Conversation
Have you ever noticed how some songs have a really disjunct melody?
Yeah, I think it makes them more interesting to listen to.
Exactly! It's like they use bigger jumps between notes.
Right, it definitely adds a unique flavor to the music.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
separate
discrete
divided
Antonyms
connected
continuous
unified
noun
Definition
A term that is part of a logical disjunction, representing one of the options or alternatives in a statement.
Example
In the statement "A or B", both A and B are disjuncts.
Conversation
I was reading about logic puzzles, and I came across the term disjunct.
Oh really? What does it mean?
It's basically one of the alternatives in a logical statement, like in a disjunction.
Root Explanation
Disjunct is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "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 'joined' ('junctus') — that's why disjunct means separated.
Visually Confused Words
codisjunct
dispunct
nondisjunct
sejunct
injunct
adjunct