Disconnection: meaning, definitions and examples
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disconnection
[ ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.ʃən ]
network
The action or process of disconnecting or being disconnected.
Synonyms
detachment, isolation, separation
Examples of usage
- The disconnection of the internet caused frustration among the users.
- After the disconnection of the phone line, he felt isolated from the world.
emotional
A feeling of alienation or estrangement.
Synonyms
alienation, estrangement, loneliness
Examples of usage
- His disconnection from his family made him feel lonely.
- She experienced a sense of disconnection from her surroundings.
electricity
The act or state of interrupting the flow of electricity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The disconnection of the power supply caused a blackout in the area.
- The disconnection of the cable led to a loss of electricity.
Translations
Translations of the word "disconnection" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconexão
🇮🇳 विच्छेदन
🇩🇪 Trennung
- Unterbrechung
- Abbruch
🇮🇩 putus hubungan
🇺🇦 відключення
🇵🇱 rozłączenie
🇯🇵 切断 (せつだん)
🇫🇷 déconnexion
🇪🇸 desconexión
🇹🇷 bağlantı kesilmesi
🇰🇷 연결 끊김
🇸🇦 انقطاع
🇨🇿 odpojení
🇸🇰 odpojenie
🇨🇳 断开 (duànkāi)
🇸🇮 prekinitev
🇮🇸 aftenging
🇰🇿 ажырату
🇬🇪 გათიშვა
🇦🇿 ayrılma
🇲🇽 desconexión
Word origin
The word 'disconnection' originated from the verb 'disconnect' in the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates a reversal or negation, while 'connect' comes from Latin 'connectere', meaning 'to join together'. Over time, 'disconnection' has evolved to represent various forms of separation, both physical and emotional. In modern usage, it is commonly associated with technology and communication, reflecting the interconnected nature of contemporary society.
See also: connect, connectable, connected, connecting, connection, connections, connectivity, connector, disconnect, disconnected, interconnect, interconnected, interconnectedness, interconnection, reconnect, unconnected.