Definition

A situation where there is a break or separation between two things that are usually connected or related.

Example

The disjuncture between the two departments caused confusion in the project.

Conversation

I felt a real disjuncture in our conversation yesterday.

Yeah, it seemed like we were on totally different pages.

Exactly! It was hard to connect when that happens.

We should definitely try to address it next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disjuncture → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "junctura" (from Latin, meaning a joining or connection). The word describes a state of being disconnected or separated from a joining point.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from a 'joining' ('junctura') — that's why disjuncture means a separation or break in connection.

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