Disjoint

Disjoint - Other Definitions

• (a.) Disjointed; unconnected; -- opposed to conjoint.
  
  
• (v. t.) Difficult situation; dilemma; strait.
  
  
• (v. t.) 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 limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving.
  
  
• (v. t.) To separate at junctures or joints; to break where parts are united; to break in pieces; as, disjointed columns; to disjoint and edifice.
  
  
• (v. t.) To break the natural order and relations of; to make incoherent; as, a disjointed speech.
  
  
• (v. i.) To fall in pieces.
  
  
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disjoint