Definition

Not joined or linked together; lacking a connection or relationship.

Example

The ideas in his essay were unconnected, making it hard to follow his argument.

Conversation

Have you read that article I sent you?

I did, but some parts felt really unconnected to the main topic.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it was a bit all over the place.

Exactly! It was hard to follow the author's main point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unconnected → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "connected" (from Latin "connectere", meaning to join together). The word "unconnected" means not joined together or lacking a connection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'joined together' ('connectere') — that's why unconnected means something that is not joined.

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