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Meaning of disconnected in English
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/
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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