disconnected

/ˌˈdɪskəˌnɛktəd/

/dɪskəˈnɛktɪd/

Other forms: disconnectedly

Definitions of disconnected
  1. adjective
    having been divided; having the unity destroyed
    “"Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces"-Samuel Lubell”
    synonyms: disunited, fragmented, split
    divided
    separated into parts or pieces
  2. adjective
    lacking orderly continuity
    “disconnected fragments of a story”
    synonyms: confused, disjointed, disordered, garbled, illogical, scattered, unconnected
    incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
  3. adjective
    marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
    synonyms: abrupt
    staccato
    (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
  4. adjective
    not plugged in or connected to a power source
    “the iron is disconnected”
    Synonyms:
    off
    not in operation or operational
  5. adjective
    (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
    synonyms: staccato
    abrupt
    marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
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    Antonyms:
    legato, smooth
    (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Pronunciation
US

/ˌˈdɪskəˌnɛktəd/
UK

/dɪskəˈnɛktɪd/
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