disjunct

UK
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
US
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/

Translations

disjunctnoun
disjuncts
pl
UK
/ˈdɪs.dʒʌŋkt/
US
/ˈdɪs.dʒʌŋkt/
In logic, a disjunct is a component of a disjunction.
В логике дизъюнкт является компонентом дизъюнкции.
Synonyms
free adjunct
discourse marker
evaluative adverbial
modal adjunct
comment adjunct
sentential adverb
sentence adverb
disjunctadjective
more disjunct
Comp.
most disjunct
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
US
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
The disjunct elements of the project needed to be integrated.
Разобщённые элементы проекта нуждались в интеграции.
The disjunct nature of the data made it difficult to analyze.
Разрозненный характер данных затруднял их анализ.

Definitions

disjunctnoun
A distinct or separate part or section of something, often used in logic or grammar to refer to a part of a sentence that is set apart from the main clause.
In the sentence 'He was late, however, he still managed to catch the train,' the phrase 'however' acts as a disjunct.
In music, a melodic progression that moves by intervals larger than a second, creating a more disjointed or separated sound.
The melody of the song features a disjunct, giving it a unique and unpredictable rhythm.
Either term (proposition) in a logical disjunction.
In the statement 'P or Q', both 'P' and 'Q' are disjuncts.
disjunctadjective
Characterized by separation or disconnection.
The disjunct nature of the two arguments made it difficult to find common ground.
In music, relating to a melody that moves by leaps rather than by steps.
The disjunct melody created a sense of unpredictability in the composition.