Meaning of disconnected in English

Classifying Adjective
disconnected
Definitions
1. having been divided
Examples
- « having the unity destroyed »
- « Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces-Samuel Lubell »
- « a league of disunited nations- E.B.White »
- « a fragmented coalition »
- « a split group »
Synonyms
- divided
2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
Examples
- « abrupt prose »
Synonyms
- staccato
- disconnected
3. not plugged in or connected to a power source
Examples
- « the iron is disconnected »
Synonyms
- off
4. lacking orderly continuity
Examples
- « a confused set of instructions »
- « a confused dream about the end of the world »
- « disconnected fragments of a story »
- « scattered thoughts »
Synonyms
- incoherent
Qualitative Adjective
disconnected
Definitions
1. marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
Examples
- « cut short crisply »
- « staccato applause »
- « a staccato command »
- « staccato notes »
Synonyms
- abrupt
- disconnected
Antonyms
- legato
- smooth

Pronunciation