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disjointed
adjective dis·joint·ed \-ˈjȯin-təd\
: lacking order and organization
Full Definition of DISJOINTED
1
a : being thrown out of orderly function <a disjointed society> b : lacking coherence or orderly sequence <an incomplete and disjointed history>
2
: separated at or as if at the joint
— dis·joint·ed·ly adverb
— dis·joint·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of DISJOINTED
circa 1586
Related to DISJOINTED
- Synonyms
- choppy, disconnected, incoherent, unconnected
Rhymes with DISJOINTED
DISJOINTEDNESS Defined for Kids
disjointed
adjective dis·joint·ed \dis-ˈjȯin-təd\
Definition of DISJOINTED for Kids
: not clear and orderly <a disjointed story>
— dis·joint·ed·ly adverb <spoke disjointedly>
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