disjoint

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. having no elements in common

Similar word(s): separate

verb

1. part; cease or break association with

Similar word(s): disassociate, dissociate, disunite, divorce

Definition categories: social, break, part, separate, split

2. separate at the joints

- disjoint the chicken before cooking it

Similar word(s): disarticulate

Definition categories: contact, disunite, divide, part, separate

3. make disjoint, separated, or disconnected; undo the joining of

Similar word(s): disjoin

Definition categories: contact, disunite, divide, part, separate

4. become separated, disconnected or disjoint

Similar word(s): disjoin

Definition categories: contact, divide, part, separate

Sentences with disjoint as a verb:

- to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint poultry by carving

- a disjointed speech