Disconnection

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪskəˈnÉ›kʃən/
• Rhymes: -É›kʃən

Alternative forms

• disconnexion dated

Origin

- + connection

Full definition of disconnection

Noun

1. Severance of a physical connection.The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.
2. Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.
3. Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.

Synonyms

• disconnect (noun)