Disjunctive: meaning, definitions and examples
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disjunctive
[ dษชsหdสสลktษชv ]
grammar term
The term 'disjunctive' refers to a type of conjunction or connective that presents alternatives or contrasts. In grammatical terms, disjunctive conjunctions include words such as 'or,' which are used to link choices or options. This concept is crucial in understanding logical relationships within sentence structures. Disjunctive elements can also appear in various forms, such as disjunctive pronouns, which indicate a choice between two or more alternatives.
Synonyms
alternative, contrasting, separating
Examples of usage
- You can have coffee or tea; this is a disjunctive choice.
- In the sentence, 'Either he goes or stays,' 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
- The disjunctive form 'neither...nor' shows a clear contrast.
Translations
Translations of the word "disjunctive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น disjuntivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช disjunktiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ disjungtif
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธะท'ัะฝะบัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dysjunktywny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไป็ใช
๐ซ๐ท disjointif
๐ช๐ธ disyuntivo
๐น๐ท ayrฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุตูู
๐จ๐ฟ disjunktivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ disjunktรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ disjunktiven
๐ฎ๐ธ sundurgreiningar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะฝะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแฎแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ disyuntivo
Etymology
The word 'disjunctive' originated from the late Latin term 'disjunctivus,' which derives from 'disjungere,' meaning 'to separate' or 'to disconnect.' This Latin root combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'jungere' (to join), reflecting the essence of disjunction as a separation of alternatives. The term began to gain prominence in English during the late 15th century as grammatical frameworks were being developed. Its usage encompassed both logical reasoning and mathematical contexts, where disjunctive terms were crucial for expressing non-inclusive conditions. Over time, the concept expanded into various disciplines, including linguistics and philosophy, solidifying its role in understanding the nature of choices and contrasts within language.