Disjoint

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt/
• Rhymes: -ɔɪnt

Origin

From Old French desjoindre

Full definition of disjoint

Adjective

1. not smooth or continuous; disjointed
2. (set theory) (not used in the comparative or superlative) Of two or more sets, having no members in common; having an intersection equal to the empty set.

Antonyms

• non-disjoint
• overlapping

Related terms

• disjunct
• conjoint

Verb

1. To render disjoint; to remove a connection, linkage, or intersection.to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint poultry by carving
• PriorYet what could swords or poisons, racks or flame,
  But mangle and disjoint the brittle frame?
• LongfellowSome half-ruined wall
  Disjointed and about to fall.
2. To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent.a disjointed speech
3. To fall into pieces.