Disjoint

Definition of Disjoint

Dis`joint´
a.1.Disjointed; unconnected; - opposed to conjoint.
n.1.Difficult situation; dilemma; strait.
v. t.1.To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving.
[imp. & p. p. Disjointed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disjointing.]
Yet what could swords or poisons, racks or flame,
But mangle and disjoint the brittle frame?
- Prior.
2.To separate at junctures or joints; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint an edifice.
Some half-ruined wall
Disjointed and about to fall.
- Longfellow.
3.To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech.
v. i.1.To fall in pieces.

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