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DISJUNCT
disjunct
(adjective) progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
disjunct
(adjective) used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations; “disjunct distribution of king crabs”
disjunct, isolated
(adjective) marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements; “little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara”- Scientific Monthly
disjunct
(adjective) having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
disjunct (plural disjuncts)
The state of being disjointed; disjointedness; a disconnect.
(logic) One of multiple propositions, any of which, if true, confirm the validity of another proposition (a disjunction).
(linguistics) Any sentence element that is not fully integrated into the clausal structure of the sentence.
(linguistics) An adverbial that expresses the speaker's or writer's attitude towards, or descriptive statement of, the propositional content of the associated clause or sentence.
Hypernyms
• (an adverbial): sentence adverb
Holonyms
• (in logic): disjunction
Adjective
disjunct (comparative more disjunct, superlative most disjunct)
Separate; discontinuous; not connected.
(botany) Occurring in widely separated geographic areas.
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*junct", a. Etym: [L. disjunctus, p. p. of disjungere to disjoin. See Disjoin, and cf. Disjoint.]
1. Disjoined; separated. [R.]
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Having the head, thorax, and abdomen separated by a deep constriction. Disjunct tetrachords (Mus.), tetrachords so disposed to each other that the gravest note of the upper is one note higher than the acutest note of the other.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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