Disconnection: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconnection

[ ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.ʃən ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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.

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electricity

The act or state of interrupting the flow of electricity.

Synonyms

break, cutoff, interruption

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.