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disjunctive

/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

Translations

disjunctiveadjective

more disjunctive

Comp.

most disjunctive

Super.

/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjonctifEn logique et en grammaire ; pour le féminin : disjonctive.

The disjunctive nature of the essay made it difficult to follow the author's argument.

La nature disjonctive de l’essai rendait difficile le suivi de l’argument de l’auteur.

Additional translations

disjointSens plus général de séparation ou d’absence de lien.

Synonyms

Antonyms

disjunctivenoun

disjunctives

/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjonctiveEn logique, au sens de conjonction exprimant une alternative.

In the sentence 'You can have tea or coffee', 'or' is a disjunctive.

Dans la phrase « You can have tea or coffee », « or » est une disjonctive.

Additional translations

disjonctionPour une proposition logique présentant des alternatives exclusives.

Synonyms

logical OR

exclusive or

Definitions

disjunctiveadjective

Serving to separate or divide; lacking connection or coherence.

The disjunctive nature of the essay made it difficult to follow the author's argument.

Relating to a disjunction in logic, where two or more alternatives are presented.

In the disjunctive statement, either the train is late or it has been canceled.

(Grammar) Of a pronoun or other form used independently, for emphasis, or after a preposition; not directly attached to a verb.

"Me" in the reply "Who wants ice cream? Me!" is a disjunctive use of the pronoun.

disjunctivenoun

A disjunctive conjunction, such as 'or', that expresses a choice between alternatives.

In the sentence 'You can have tea or coffee', 'or' is a disjunctive.

A disjunctive proposition or statement, which is a logical statement that presents two or more mutually exclusive options.

The statement 'It will either rain or snow' is a disjunctive.