3 entries under this word

Disjoint

Dis-joint', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISJOINTED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISJOINTING.] [Prefix dis and joint, q. v.]

  1. To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint the limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving.
  2. To separate at junctures; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint an edifice; the disjointed parts of a ship.
  3. To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech.

Dis-joint', v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To fall in pieces. Shak.

Dis-joint', a.

adjective

a. Disjointed; broken; unconnected. “A disjoint and private interest of his own.” Milton.