disjoint

/ˈdɪsˌdʒɔɪnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not joined or connected; separate

“The disjoint pieces of the puzzle couldn’t fit together.”

2. verb

to separate or disconnect something

“The strong wind disjointed the branches from the tree.”

3. noun

a pair of mathematical sets that have no elements in common

“The disjoint sets of points on the graph show that they have no intersection.”

Synonyms

  • disconnected
  • separate

Antonyms

  • connected
  • joined