dis·joint
(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯint 
1
obsolete
: disjointed sense 1a
2
: having no elements in common
disjoint mathematical sets
disjointed; disjointing; disjoints
1
: to disturb the orderly structure or arrangement of
2
: to take apart at the joints
: to come apart at the joints
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disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying
the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war
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Adjective
The products live in almost totally disjoint worlds.
—Aaron Pressman, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2006
Verb
The passing game looked disjointed without star receiver George Pickens to provide a deep threat.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The starting group was disjointed to start Sunday as they were deadlocked and even trailed at points through much of the first half.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjoint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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disjoint
1 of 2 adjective
dis·joint
(ˈ)dis-ˈjȯint
: having no members in common
disjoint mathematical sets
disjoint
2 of 2 verb1
: to separate the parts of
2
: to take or come apart at the joints
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