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Disjointedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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disjointedness

[ dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪdnəs ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

incoherent

The quality or state of being disjointed; lack of coherence or connection.

Synonyms

disarray, disconnection, incoherence.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
disjointedness	Use when referring to things that are not connected in a clear or logical way. Often applied to speech, writing, or thoughts that lack an orderly sequence. The presentation suffered from disjointedness, making it hard to follow. Her story was filled with disjointedness, jumping from one topic to another without any clear progression.
incoherence	Often used to describe confused or unclear speech, writing, or thoughts where the ideas are not logically or clearly connected. Holds a more negative connotation compared to 'disjointedness'. His incoherence made it difficult for anyone to understand his argument. The essay was criticized for its incoherence and lack of structure.
disconnection	Refers to a lack of connection or contact between things or people. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. There was a disconnection between upper management and the employees’ concerns. The sudden disconnection of the internet disrupted the online meeting.
disarray	Best used when talking about a state of untidiness or disorder, especially when something is not arranged properly or is in a chaotic state. After the party, the room was in complete disarray. The company's sudden changes left the employees in disarray.

Examples of usage

The disjointedness of his speech made it difficult to follow his train of thought.
Her essay was criticized for its disjointedness, as the ideas did not flow smoothly from one to the next.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

disconnected

The state of being disconnected or separated; lack of continuity or unity.

Synonyms

discontinuity, disjointed state, disunity.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
disjointedness	Describes a state where there is a lack of connection, coherence, or order, often in ideas or speech. The movie suffered from disjointedness, making it hard to follow
discontinuity	Used in situations involving an interruption or a break in the flow of something, such as time, process, or sequence. There was a notable discontinuity in the plot when the episode jumped ahead five years
disunity	Describes a lack of harmony or agreement among a group of people, often implying conflict or disagreement. There was a sense of disunity among the team members, which affected their performance
disjointed state	Refers to a condition of being fragmented or unconnected, often used to describe mental or organizational states. His speech reflected a disjointed state, making it difficult to understand his points

Examples of usage

The disjointedness of the plot left the audience confused.
His disjointedness in conversation often led to misunderstandings.

Translations

Translations of the word "disjointedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconexão

🇮🇳 असंगति

🇩🇪 Unzusammenhängigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaksinambungan

🇺🇦 роз'єднаність

🇵🇱 nieciągłość

🇯🇵 不連続性 (furenzokusei)

🇫🇷 discontinuité

🇪🇸 desconexión

🇹🇷 kopukluk

🇰🇷 비연속성 (biyeonsokseong)

🇸🇦 تشتت

🇨🇿 nesouvislost

🇸🇰 nesúvislosť

🇨🇳 不连贯性 (bù liánguàn xìng)

🇸🇮 nepovezanost

🇮🇸 ósamhengi

🇰🇿 бөлшектік

🇬🇪 განურჩევლობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 desconexión

Etymology

The word 'disjointedness' is derived from the verb 'disjoint', which originated in the late Middle English period. 'Disjoint' itself comes from the Old French word 'desjointier', meaning 'to dislocate or put out of joint'. The suffix '-ness' is added to form the noun 'disjointedness', referring to the quality or state of being disjointed. Over time, the word has come to be commonly used in the English language to describe lack of coherence or connection.