DISCONNECTING

Verb

disconnecting

present participle of disconnect

Source: Wiktionary


DISCONNECT

Dis`con*nect", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconnected; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconnecting.]

Definition: To dissolve the union or connection of; to disunite; to sever; to separate; to disperse. The commonwealth itself would . . . be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Walsh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HYPOTHETICAL

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