Definition

To separate or dislocate a joint in a body or object.

Example

The doctor had to unjoint the dislocated shoulder to realign it properly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you got hurt during the game last night.

Yeah, I fell and managed to unjoint my finger.

Ouch! That sounds painful, did you go to the doctor?

I did, they told me it should heal in a few weeks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unjoint → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "joint" (from Old French *joint*, meaning connected or joined). The word "unjoint" means to separate or disconnect something that was previously joined.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something that is 'joined' — this helps you remember that 'unjoint' means to separate or disconnect.

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