disject

/dɪˈsɛkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or disperse (something, such as leaves or ashes) in different directions; to break or scatter into small parts or pieces

“The wind began to disject the fallen leaves, covering the entire yard.”

2. noun

a broken or scattered part

“The disjects of the shattered vase were carefully swept up by the maid.”

3. verb

to remove or separate (something) from a whole

“She began to disject the ingredients from the recipe, setting them aside for later use.”

Synonyms

  • broken
  • dispersed
  • scattered
  • shattered

Antonyms

  • collected
  • gathered
  • unbroken
  • whole