Meaning of disconnected in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/

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  1. 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

  2. 2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

    Examples

    • « abrupt prose »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. not plugged in or connected to a power source

    Examples

    • « the iron is disconnected »

    Synonyms

  4. 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

  5. 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 »

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